Happy SUNday! – Rare Canon A-1

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

From what I understand, Canon Japan may have authorized a third party to produce this limited-edition A-1 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Japan Camera Show in 1979. Other similar special editions were also made for Pentax and Minolta, and possibly others, although no concrete evidence exists.

Only 20 were produced and were only available in Japan at the show.

Its design was typical of many of the best-known Japanese camera manufacturers at that time. Canon, Contax, Nikon, and Yashica all produced similar commemorative editions featuring lizard-skin finishes and unique badges.

Twenty is an extremely low amount from such a large manufacturer. This one is currently available on eBay and Etsy.

For further reading, please visit Mr. Carlos Snap’s excellent article. https://cameracollection.eu/2025/03/30/canon-a-1

My Contax 137 MD Quartz anniversary camera.

Contax 50th Anniversary Edition 1932 to 1982.

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wordless wednesday

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Happy SUNday!

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Summer on Amelia Island is getting closer!

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Friday Fotos!

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Just some random telephoto shots along the Amelia River here in Fernandina. A crazy mix of natural beauty and industrial ugliness.

One of two factories that grace our waterfront.

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In my camera shop this week (on sale).

March 13, 2026March 15, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve run my camera shop on Etsy for just shy of 10 years. Hundreds of happy customers and clients. Here is a sampling of what I have this week.

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The Nikon F2A set is exceptionally nice and complete. It even features a Nikon motor drive!

The Canon New F-1 is a limited edition 1984 LA Olympics set.

Sales brochures. I have hundreds of brochures and instruction books.

I ship nearly worldwide. Please reach out if there’s something specific you are looking for – I likely have it! Here are two of the best 35mm SLRs from the late 1970s and early 1980s (see below).

(Sold) The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Special Edition Canon F-1.

The Canon F-1 LA Olympic set was just sold from my Etsy Camera Shop – thank you!

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Canon FTb-N in Black

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Appreciating my first FTb-N in gorgeous black. Now I can see the F-1 DNA. I’ve overlooked this model for decades. It’s simple and uncomplicated. It just works, and of course, the best part is Canon glass.

Shown here with a classic chrome nose FD 50/1.8 lens.

This camera is dated February 1977. The lens is from April 1972.

This isn’t a display piece; it shows its dents, dings, and brassing with pride earned from years of careful use.

The FTb was produced from 1973 (in this version) until late 1977.

I’ve added an early Canon chrome nose lens. They look good together.

Still has a glow to it after all these years.

The Canon FTb-N is still widely available, and with production continuing until late 1977, there are still some super sharp bodies out there at a fair price.

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wordless wednesday

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon FTb-N

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

My Canon FTb-N from 1974. It was an update to the original FTb, which was released in March 1971 – the same date as the Canon F-1. The FTb-N was released in July 1973. OK, that’s a lot of dates, how about some pics?