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Minolta X-700 with a roll of DragonFilm CI

22 January, 2026

5 Frames from Florence, on DragonFilm CI

By James Billings

22 January, 2026

/ DragonFilm CI, DragonFilm Film, /

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Saw Michael Murray's post and like the idea so much wanted to first come back and give feedback here since…
Omar Tibi on 5 Frames from Florence, on DragonFilm CI
Nice shots of Florence, James! Looks like Aerocolor IV to me, especially in the reds, which as far as I'm…
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Yes the short file thing is also good for you to de able to change ISO to have better control.

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