Holga
Plastic Russian-made medium format camera (b. 1982). Leaky, unpredictable results, great bright colors. Used for lo-fi art photography.
“to.com/july2001/plastic_fantastic.shtml">Plastic fantastic!" is a nice introductory article, with illustrations.
Once you’re sold on it, you need to get one. You can get a low-cost cheap Holga itself, or spend just a few bucks more and get a lomo starter kit
that comes with all kinds of accessories.
“to/eHolga.html">Holga, my Holga" fun page with FAQs and info. Follow the tips for to/eHolga.html#prepping">prepping the Holga when you first get it. [to/fHolga.html">en français]
A page of holga hacks.
Holga cameras: site with tips and info.
Fuji still makes great film available at a discount in bulk (this is Velvia RVP 100 color slide film, great for the Holga).