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13 February, 2025

5 Frames with a Nikon FM3a, Expired Kodak C200 Developed with AGO Film Processor

By LASousa

13 February, 2025

/ Ago Film Processor, Kodak ColorPlus 200, Kodak Film, /

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5 Frames, 40 Years, 1 Camera

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an image of a camera with a lens sitting on a desk. the lens has a red ring, and is quite large. the visible text on the camera says "Canon EOS 30". behind the camera is a colourful blur of pens

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5 Macro Frames with a Canon EOS 30 & MP-E 65mm

By Matthew Becker

I do macro photography. I have an Canon MP-E 65mm EF 1-5x macro lens. I have a Canon EOS 30 film camera with EF mount. There was only one way this was going to end. I loaded up ...

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By Hamish Gill

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Peter McGowan on 5 Frames from a Braun Paxina 29 – a mid 1950s “compact” camera.
That's interesting, maybe I should try another roll through mine.
Daniel Emerson on TLR Challenge: 5 – Hamburg
Hi Geoff, Like the my Reflections shot. you sure can bring the best out in B&W. Cheers Daniel
Dmitri Tcherbadji on How to save money and get better results in your home lab with Chem Log
No worries, and thanks for the comment! TL;DR: digital paper-keeping can be quick and helpful if done smartly. The price…

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