Nikon F2 Photomic and Eastman Double X.

 I recently met up with fellow Toronto Film Shooters FB group member and neighbour John Alton. I had an early Canon F-1 I wanted to re-home and John had a black Nikon F2 Photomic wanted to part ways with. We did the prisoner exchange at DeMello Coffee and I went out afterward to try the F2 Photomic with a roll of Eastman Double X. The weather was, muggy. and the lighting was mixed. 

Haven't shot with Eastman Double X in a while, I found a time with Rollei Supergrain 1+15 and I'm really happy with the results. The film will sing on bright sunny weather for sure. 


Camera: Nikon F2 Photomic, Nikkor Ai 35 F2 lens. 

Film: Eastman Double X, Rollei Supergrain 1+15


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