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Holga Repair and Aperture Modificaiton

Holga Repair and Aperture Modificaiton
In this instructable, I completely disassemble my Holga 120CFN to remove a loose screw, and I add a smaller aperture as well.

A screw had come loose from the flash circuit board and was rattling around above the board. It would occasionally short something out and prevent the flash from working as well.

Also, Holga's come with an aperture switch, but the hole in the arm that swings behind the lens when you flip the switch is bigger than the existing maximum aperture, so it doesn't do anything. It's up to you, the Holga owner, to modify this to actually do something. The size of your new aperture is up to you.
 
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Step 1Expose shutter/lens assmbly screws.

Expose shutter/lens assmbly screws.
There are two screws inside the back of the Holga that hold the lens/shutter assembly to the body. To access them, remove the back, the image frame, the batteries, and the battery spring board.
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Apr 25, 2010. 5:30 PMnick.g says:

Hi there, lent out my holga and it was returned minus the spindle. I happen to have a ABS 3D Printer so intend to make a replacement. I don't suppose anyone has, or knows where I can find some dimesnions for this part . . ? Any help much appreciated. Cheers!

Feb 9, 2008. 8:26 PMLinuxH4x0r says:
Interesting. I've heard a lot about holga. Do you have any pictures you took with it?
Feb 9, 2008. 9:39 PMLinuxH4x0r says:
Cool!
Feb 9, 2008. 9:35 PMGorillazMiko says:
That looks awesome!
Feb 9, 2008. 8:44 PMGorillazMiko says:
Cool Instructable, really smart! Are the pictures' quality good?

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