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3 September, 2025

‘One Third Keepers’ with a Minolta 9000 and Kentmere Pan 200

By Bob Janes

The idea of ‘One third keepers’ came out of online chats I took part in about 15-20 years ago. We discussed hit rates of chosen to unchosen shots and whether digita...

19 August, 2023

Minolta 9000 – The First Professional Autofocus Camera. Let it bleed.

By Bob Janes

This is a review of the Minolta 9000, the first professional autofocus camera. Back in the 60s and 70s the pro camera market was dominated by Nikon with their ‘bullet-proo...

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Gordon Ownby on 5 Frames to Overcome My Fear of Flying (With Film)
Thanks for the good word on the photos, Geoff. (Yes, I purposely used “can” fog instead of “will” fog.) Film…
Gordon Ownby on 5 Frames to Overcome My Fear of Flying (With Film)
Very funny about the M3. I think anyone who had their wedding photographed between 1965 to 2005 recognizes the Hasselblad.…
Gordon Ownby on 5 Frames to Overcome My Fear of Flying (With Film)
They are a great tool for security, to be sure. Hope the agents keep their good attitude.

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