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Scratched 'XENOTAR' full aperture 01

Given a 1956-59 ROLLEIFLEX 2.8 E2 with 80mm f2.8 Xenotar some years ago by a Widow Lady whose late Husband had got it off a Local Press Photographer who had scratched the taking lens badly. Meter did not work, no 'Pin' on bottom latch, winder stiff etc -- So had it repaired at last
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Location
BRENTWOOD Essex ( England
Equipment Used
Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 Xenotar
Exposure
1/125th @ f 2.8
Film & Developer
outdated Kodak GPF found in fridge, rated 50 ASA, home-processed in C41
Paper & Developer
NEG SCAN
Lens Filter
NONE
Digital Post Processing Details
SCANNER : Canon 9000F Mk II + Vuescan Pro + FastStone Image Viewer to correct colours and add contrast back to how it was.
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Kino
Very nice!

For a scratched lens, that camera performs quite well! I only wish my Rolleiflex 3.5 with an abraded lens performed as well, but the damage is too severe.
 

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Canon 9000F Mark II
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