Yashica Pentamatic S – 1961

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020Chris and Carol 1 Comment

Yashica Pentamatic S with Auto Yashinon f/1.7 5.8cm lens made by Zunow (likely).

Pentamatic s with yulee

Pentamatic s body and lens

The Pentamatic S – the last 35mm SLR in the short-lived Pentamatic series. I believe that this rather odd lens was made by Zunow for Yashica and was sold exclusively on the Pentamatic II (Aug 1960 to Jan 1961). Here it’s pictured on the later model S. Most of the early Pentamatic bayonet mount lenses were made by Tomioka but a few were made by Kyoei Optical who was known for their Acall lenses.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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wordless wednesday

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020Chris and Carol 2 Comments

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Have a beautiful day and thanks for stopping by! – Chris & Carol ^.^

Vintage 35mm Film

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

It’s always fun to have some variety in your collection and collecting vintage film boxes (with the film still unopened inside) is a nice way to add some spice to your camera collection. These film boxes make a great addition to your displays.

High Speed (SS) ASA 100 film from Konishiroku Photo.

Expired March 1972

Kodak’s versatile color print film of the 1970s.

Expired January 1978

One of my favorite films of the 1970s.

Expired December 1977

The Kodak Kodachrome has been in one of my camera bags since new. Over the past decade or two, I’ve had it on display with my Canon F-1. I also have some Kodachrome 25 from the same time period. Awesome color slide film with super crisp resolution and colors.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. I have these three films available in my shop if you’re interested. – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Carol’s first Canon camera

February 23, 2020February 25, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Carol with her brand new Canon AE-1 – 1978

Just back from a trip to the Navy Exchange… Carol’s first 35 mm SLR and she’s all smiles!
Our on-base house in Yokohama, Naka-ku, Honmoku, Japan.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris & Carol

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Saturday Snap – pretty flower

February 22, 2020February 25, 2020Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Pretty Flower

It looks like a tiny dancer. Have a beautiful day and thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Friday Fotos! – Florida “Whine”

February 21, 2020February 25, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Today’s high temperature. At least the sun is out but it’s also very windy. Better days ahead.

Thanks for stopping by for a bit of my Florida “whine”. – Chris

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In the Shop – New This Week!

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hi all! Here are some new additions in my camera shop which can be visited at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – check it out!

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This is just a small sample of what’s available in the shop. Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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wordless wednesday

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Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day! – Chris

Happy SUNday! – Yashica movie camera 1961

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Making home movies in the 1960s.

Yashica 8mm Movie Set

Complete kit. BTW, the little hang tag from LIFE depicts a cover from 1947.

Yashica 8 U-matic 1961

Super-fast Yashinon f/1.8 zoom lens.

Yashinon 9-28mm zoom lens.

Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day! – Chris

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Happy Valentine’s Day 2020

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A beautiful rose from a long time ago.

Have a lovely day! – Chris & Carol

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Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris

Yashica cameras and so much more!

Month February 2020

Yashica Pentamatic S – 1961

Yashica Pentamatic S with Auto Yashinon f/1.7 5.8cm lens made by Zunow (likely).

wordless wednesday

Vintage 35mm Film

It’s always fun to have some variety in your collection and collecting vintage film boxes (with the film still unopened inside) is a nice way to add some spice to your camera collection. These film boxes make a great addition to your displays.

Happy SUNday! – Carol’s first Canon camera

Saturday Snap – pretty flower

Friday Fotos! – Florida “Whine”

In the Shop – New This Week!

Hi all! Here are some new additions in my camera shop which can be visited at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – check it out!

wordless wednesday

Happy SUNday! – Yashica movie camera 1961

Making home movies in the 1960s.

Happy Valentine’s Day 2020