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18 October, 2025

5 Frames with the Bessa L, Kodak Gold 200 and Alpine Classics at Lake Walchensee

By Jens

18 October, 2025

/ Kodak Fil, Kodak Gold 200, Voigtlander Bessa L, /

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The Minolta SRT-102 did not speak to me. It was a very serviceable camera, and in looking at the photos that I shot with a better understanding of aperture and shutter speed, I ...

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Walter Reumkens on 5 Frames with the Bessa L, Kodak Gold 200 and Alpine Classics at Lake Walchensee
The flash shoe of the Bessa-L also has an optical clip-on viewfinder. Ideally, the camera should be used with a…
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I agree about the 55mm focal length. I especially like the 55mm f/1.8 Super-Takumar on my wife's Spotmatic. This is…
Gary Smith on 5 Frames with the Bessa L, Kodak Gold 200 and Alpine Classics at Lake Walchensee
Seems that you've caught more than 1 New Yorker giving the one finger salute... :-) What are you shooting your…

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