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15 October, 2025

Was it to be my last ever click of a shutter?… With a Minolta Dynax Maxxum 7 50mm f2.8 Macro and Rollei Retro 80s.

By Ibraar Hussain

15 October, 2025

/ Minolta Dynax 7, Photography Philosophy, Reflecting on the past, Rollei Film, Rollei Retro 80 S, /

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Bob Janes on Was it to be my last ever click of a shutter?… With a Minolta Dynax Maxxum 7 50mm f2.8 Macro and Rollei Retro 80s.
I think we should all be rather greatful that it wasn't the final click of the shutter!
Geoff Chaplin on Was it to be my last ever click of a shutter?… With a Minolta Dynax Maxxum 7 50mm f2.8 Macro and Rollei Retro 80s.
Oh gosh, Ibraar! A close call but an angel appeared to save you from the abyss. I really hope it…
Geoff Chaplin on Saying Goodbye To Some Old Cameras
Like the others I thoroughly enjoyed your post. And like you I have been reducing my collection, though it was…

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