Have a beautiful day y’all! – Chris
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S9900W – Amelia Island
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The local airport typically fills-up with a wide variety of airplanes from small single-engine aircraft all the way up to the largest business-class and private jets.
The unit, made-up of Florida Army National Guard Soldiers from Camp Blanding, operate from an ultra-modern mobile ATC vehicle that can deploy rapidly to anywhere they’re needed on short notice. Totally self-contained and self-supporting, the Soldiers set up their communications antennas and mobile generator and assist local air traffic control operators in the safe ground operations at the airport they’re supporting.
I met with the three Soldiers and came away impressed with their professionalism and dedication to the mission at hand (as I knew I would).
From left to right, Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) Charles Smith, Sergeant (Sgt) Sara Newby, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) Holly Denny.
Also at the airport today, members of the American Military Historical Society had some of their vintage (and still driveable) military vehicles from the early 1900s all the way to the late 1980s.
World War II USMC Willys Jeep
1968 Kaiser Jeep Ambulance
1984 AM General Cargo/Troop Carrier
1983 Chevrolet Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV) in US Navy SEABEES trim
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+ and Fujifilm FinePix S9900W
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Wonderful attention to detail throughout – a stunning vehicle and a part of US-French history.
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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You can purchase this still new in its original box camera directly from here on this post by clicking on the PayPal button or over in my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Fuji Light Blue Smart Shot 35mm Compact Film Camera Kit with Fujinon f/8 35mm Lens, Film, Battery, Strap, Instructions
Super hard to find still new in its box, this Fuji light blue version of this popular and fun to use Fuji is unused and in mint condition. It comes complete with its original box (with packaging materials), an unused nylon strap, the instruction sheet, a roll of expired (07/2010) Fujicolor 100 film, and a new Fujifilm AA battery. The camera has been tested and works perfectly. I’ll ship this in the USA for FREE via USPS First Class Mail and worldwide with some exceptions – please ask for a quote first. Thanks, Chris
$68.75
I finally got the chance to check out the Corsair reproduction that hangs in the airport terminal building here on Amelia Island. The terminal was completed late in 2018 and represents a significant upgrade to the facilities that it replaced. Well done to all involved!
The Corsair was flown by the US Navy and Marines in the Pacific theater of operations during the latter stages of WWII and enjoyed a reputation that was second to none.
The Corsair was powered by a super powerful Pratt & Whitney engine.
The main lobby before the addition of the Corsair.
The terminal building is designed to evoke a WWII F4U Corsair fighter-bomber.
Thanks for stopping by and if you find yourself anywhere near northeast Florida make time to stop and visit our unique airport terminal.
My camera shop is always open and always filled with some classic cameras and gear. You can find my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+
Chris
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I never stop thinking about him… the tall guy in the back, that’s my Dad back in 1963. The manager of my AAA Little League team. He was always with me, teaching, guiding, and loving me. Paul – Mar 7, 1914 to Nov 22, 1963
My Dad’s brother (my Uncle Billy) is pictured on the far left back row. On the far left in the first row is my cousin Larry and I’m directly behind him with my hat pulled down low. We all had such great times playing ball almost every day of our lives!
Levittown, Long Island, New York 1963
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
I’ve been using a simple to build and simple to use tabletop studio for years. Recently (about 6 months ago) I upgraded my lighting by using two portable battery powered LED lights vice the multi-light fluorescent system I was using. No wires!
The lights are powered by standard rechargeable “Sony” type camcorder batteries that give me about 2 hours of light at 100%. The lights are dimmable.
Mounted on 2 mini tripods the lights are easy to move around and because of their light weight, I often hand hold one to get just the right amount of light exactly where I need it.
Made by Fotodiox – Model LED 312D
312 LED lights
Finished product. With very limited post-processing necessary I’m able to process a bunch of images quickly. My Fujifilm X-A10 is set to the light’s temperature (5,600K) so there’s little for me to adjust on the final image.
I purchased the lights directly from Fotodiox and I believe I got both with shipping for around $300. (prices vary) The lights come with cases for safe transport for location shooting, 4 batteries total, 2 chargers, and some light diffusers and a daylight filter.
I’m happy with the setup but I do need a third light for filling in the background a bit better and for more even lighting when photographing larger subjects.
Thanks for stopping by! BTW, my camera shop is always open at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Chris
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This is the first time that this set has been offered for sale and it’s in nearly perfect cosmetic condition and in 100% fully working (tested) condition.
The best Canon SLR to come out of the early 1980s – by far!
The Canon New F-1 with AE Finder FN is a professional camera that combines a balance between the electronic and mechanical worlds – its electromechanical hybrid shutter provides greater overall accuracy and a wider range of shutter speeds. If the battery fails, you can continue shooting at any of the high speeds or B, all of which are mechanically controlled. A new Energizer battery has been installed and all metering features have been tested. Shutter speeds range from B to 1/2000.
Complete set including the special New F-1 camera strap.
The AE Finder FN is for aperture-priority AE. Full manual exposure control is still possible. Three types of metering are possible – Center-weighted Average Metering, Selective-area Metering, and Spot Metering.
The camera is in mint minus condition as there are a few marks on the baseplate where the motor drive was attached. The remainder of the body, the optics, and the lens are in full mint condition. Two rolls of film have been used with flawless results.
The body serial number, LA 8541 matches the original paperwork from Canon. The lens serial number 7200857 matches its paperwork too. The camera body date code is Y227 which is 1984 and the lens is Y116 which is also 1984. This is a newer model in the LA Olympics run which I believe finished around 9500.
The AE Finder FN removed showing the focusing screen AE installed.
You can purchase this lovely set here directly from me by clicking on the payment button (PayPal) below or it can be purchased through my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Canon New F-1 AE Finder Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Edition 35mm SLR Camera Set with Canon FD 50mm f1.8 Lens
Complete set from 1984 - Canon's Limited Special Edition 1984 LA Olympics camera and lens set. In nearly full mint condition just off new. It's been fully tested and all systems are fully operational! Please take the time to check out the many detailed pictures I've provided in this post (on the blog) and in my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. Additional pictures are available upon request. I'll mail this gorgeous set anywhere in the US FOR FREE via USPS Priority Mail and I'll ship worldwide with some exceptions. Please contact me first for an international shipping quote. Thanks, Chris
$925.00
On December 30th of last year, our river maples in the front yard were in full-color bloom –
December 30, 2018
On March 5th the leaves are starting anew –
March 5, 2019
You see leaves but what you’re really witnessing is the raw power of a tree. In less than sixty days the old leaves fell and new leaves established themselves.
These two river maples were started from seeds from other maples in our backyard – we transplanted them at about the two-year point in their lives. They should add some significant height this year as we’ve had a super wet Winter so far.
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+
Thanks for stopping by and please feel free to check out some new additions in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Chris
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Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris 