SUNday Spotlight – Chasing Classic Cameras – Canon PowerShot A570 IS

August 9, 2020August 9, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Can a modern digital camera qualify as a classic? You bet especially when it still does what it was designed to do and do it well.

Released way back in 2007!

A rather fast f/ 2.6 lens with a 35-140mm equivalent zoom.

Not a lot of megapixels but with true image stabilization, it’s capable of capturing your point and shoot snaps. It produces pleasing images as long as you’re not expecting to make enlarged prints.

If you’d like to know more about this model there’s plenty of info here.

Some sample images below.

If you’re interested this lovely camera (in its original box) is available in my camera shop which is hosted by Etsy at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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

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August 5, 2020August 5, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Have a beautiful day and many thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Be sure and stop by my camera shop hosted by Etsy at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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SUNday Spotlight – Chasing Classic Cameras – Kodak

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Happy Sunday to all! Today’s spotlight falls on these two beautiful classics from Kodak. Both are from the early 1900s and they are fully operational.

Kodak No. 3-A Folding Brownie Camera Model A. This one is from the period 1909-1913.

The lens is made by Bausch & Lomb Optical Company and the shutter is adjustable for “T’, “B”, and “I”. This model uses 124 roll films.

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Pictured below is No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak Model H.

No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak Model H from around 1910.

Bausch & Lomb Optical Company lens with aperture adjustments from f4 to f128 and shutter speeds of “T”, “B”, 1/25, 1/50, and 1/100 second.

The Kodak pictured above uses 118 roll films that are no longer made but both of these cameras can use modern 120 roll films with the use of adapters on the film spools.

The black bellows are original to this camera. Previous models had red bellows.

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These cameras are from the collection of well-known New Mexico photographer and writer, Ken Cobean (Hial Kenyon Cobean, Jr.). His photographs and articles appeared in numerous publications including Life, Time, and other well-known magazines.

I attribute the excellent condition of these cameras to excellent care and a favorable environment of the Southwest United States.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

Please respect that all content, including photos and text, are the property of this blog and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris.

Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris

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Month August 2020

SUNday Spotlight – Chasing Classic Cameras – Canon PowerShot A570 IS

Can a modern digital camera qualify as a classic? You bet especially when it still does what it was designed to do and do it well.

wordless wednesday

SUNday Spotlight – Chasing Classic Cameras – Kodak

Happy Sunday to all! Today’s spotlight falls on these two beautiful classics from Kodak. Both are from the early 1900s and they are fully operational.