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30 December, 2024

5 Frames TombRaiding with the Minolta 500mm F8 AF REFLEX

By Christian Hogue

30 December, 2024

/ Kodak Film, Kodak Vision 3 500T, Minolta Dynax 7, /

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Lovely shots! The orange band on the monk shot looks more like a light leak to me. With a reflex…

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