There is something magical with a Nikon F Photomic Tn and a roll of Tri-x, I got mine back from an overhaul a month and a half ago and took it out for a shoot before a meeting in town. I shot only with the Nikkor S 50 f1.4 and a H 28 f3.5 lens that day. I have a huge respect for the pre ai H 28 3.5 lens, after printing the below images in the darkroom, I could not believe how sharp they are.


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