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26 November, 2024

5 Frames rock hunting in the Keweenaw with a Minolta SR-7

By Steve Kotajarvi

26 November, 2024

/ Fuji 400, Fujifilm film, Minolta SR-7, /

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Steve Kotajarvi on 5 Frames rock hunting in the Keweenaw with a Minolta SR-7
Hi Bob and thank you for the compliment. I recall reading that about the lens configuration now that you mentioned…
Steve Kotajarvi on 5 Frames rock hunting in the Keweenaw with a Minolta SR-7
That’s an excellent recommendation and I’m sure I’ll get to them eventually. I recently found an AL-F in great condition,…
Bob Janes on 5 Frames rock hunting in the Keweenaw with a Minolta SR-7
Lovely vintage feel (the camera and the photos). The two letter code (the 'PF' in Rokkor-PF), is supposed to indicate…

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