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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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Stefan Wilde on 5 Frames with the Bessa L, Kodak Gold 200 and Alpine Classics at Lake Walchensee
It seems to me the author finds it more interesting not to use a slip on viewfinder. And after all,…
Stefan Wilde on 5 Frames with the Bessa L, Kodak Gold 200 and Alpine Classics at Lake Walchensee
Or he might not get a lot more enjoyment. After reading the article, it seems to me that the author…
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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