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25 October, 2025

5 Frames taken with a Mamiya 135 in south-eastern Scania

By Jonas Ranstam

25 October, 2025

/ Foma Film, Fomapan 400, Mamiya 135 ee, /

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Charles Young on 5 Frames taken with a Mamiya 135 in south-eastern Scania
Jonas: Lucky you to find that Mamiya in good condition. It seems to be working out well to have a…
Stefan Wilde on Yodica Andromeda 35mm Film in a Nikon F5
Hi Andrés, just a thought - you seem to imply that a creative process is constituted by intentionality and control.…
Stefan Wilde on Yodica Andromeda 35mm Film in a Nikon F5
Hello Kodachromeguy, thank you for your thought provoking comment! An endless cycle of experimenting - that made me reread the…

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