Month December 2020

Canon EOS-1N RS Box

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I know, this isn’t an exciting topic but when you collect classic cameras some of the fun is finding them with their original boxes too.

Here’s the outer box for the Canon EOS-1N Rs from about 1995.

And here’s a few boxes from a few years ago that I thought I had lost the SD card that they were on.

Canon A-1 from 1980
Canon AE-1 Program from 1982 (for the 1984 Olympics)
Yashica J-5 from around 1964

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

Canon T-70 from 1982

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wordless wednesday

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Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic and safe day! – Chris

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A small tribute to my dad’s parents and to all of the Whelans that make up my family.

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Ida And Thomas Whelan – ca. 1933

Of course, my dad’s parents are my grandparents and the only one I got to meet was my grandmother Ida Whelan, Nana to all of us grandkids, cousins, and “kin”.

The entire Whelan family – Brooklyn, New York, ca.1933

My dad Paul is the tallest guy in the back row. Back row left to right – Margaret, Janet, Paul, John, Thomas. Front row left – William, Thomas, Ida, Raymond, Mary.

I owe my incredibly curly (frizzy) hair to Nana who directly gave it to my dad who then sent it on to me.

I wish I could remember my cousins names in this picture from around 1944 or maybe the summer of 1943.

Back left a cousin, Aunt Janey (Sister Raymond Maria), Aunt Margaret, Nana, Uncle Jack. Front row left my mom Mary, a cousin, cousin Ruth. Taken in the backyard of my grandmother’s home in Brooklyn (Bay Ridge).

I guess I’m feeling a bit old today and a bit blue. It’s nice to look back at your roots now and then. – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Fujifilm Mickey Mouse

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Fujifilm MD (motor drive) 35mm film camera – released in March 1995 for the home market. This one was purchased at Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo in December 1996.

It’s since been sold to a very happy collector of all things Disney in Australia!

And here’s a throwback pic of a very early camera (1956) from Fuji Photo Film Company – the Fujipet.

The Fuji Pet 35 above was one of Fuji’s first 35mm cameras (1959).

Have a wonderful day and be safe! – Chris

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Sky Blue Fuji

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An amazing little camera from Fujifilm – FinePix XP 140 – 16.4 MP

It’s waterproof to 82 feet (25 meters) and can shoot 4K video and has a sharp Fujinon lens with 5X optical zoom. I have two of these and this one is unused. It’s available in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Fujifilm FinePix XP 140 16.4 MP Digital Camera

Awesome compact digital camera from Fujifilm. It’s brand new and includes a Fuji strap, Fujifilm rechargeable battery, and charger cord. Retails much higher than my special blog price. Will make a great stocking stuffer. Mails in the USA FOR FREE and mails nearly worldwide (just ask for a quote first).

$120.00

It’s also available in my Etsy camera shop if you’d rather go that route. Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Underwater selfie I took with a similar Fujifilm FinePix XP camera.

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Vintage Tequila – Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico

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While going through our liquor cabinet I discovered this unique bottle from the package store at the Roosevelt Roads Naval Station. We purchased this bottle back in 1989 or so.

You don’t often see bottles with a U.S. Naval Station logo on it – especially now. I sold this empty bottle on eBay recently. Gotta love eBay!

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Canon EOS-1N RS

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A classic from Canon released in 1995.

One of the last 35mm SLR film cameras made by Canon. Their was another model, an update of this one released in 2000. What made the EOS-1N RS so special is its ability to accurately take up to 10 fps and still keep autofocus and auto exposure. It has a fixed, semi-transparent pellicle mirror.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic Friday! – Chris

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High-Speed Film Eaters from Canon

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The original Canon F-1 35mm SLR film camera was capable of up to 3.5 frames per second (fps) when mated with the Canon Motor Drive MF (shown below left). My F-1 is from 1978 and at that time I didn’t purchase the motor drive. The drive was added within the last 5 or so years. The Canon EOS-1N RS (lower right) is the latest addition to my Canon collection and although I haven’t run a roll of film through it yet I have no reason to doubt that it’s fully operational.

The motor drive on the F-1 is removable thereby saving the extra weight of carrying it around when its not needed. The motor drive on the EOS-1N RS is built-in so there’s no option to save a bit of weight. The EOS weighs in at 1,476 grams which is 3 lbs 4 oz with batteries installed (8 AA) but without film and without a lens.
The Canon EOS-1N RS in all its glory. With its fixed, semi-transparent pellicle mirror the RS is capable of shooting film at up to 10 fps! A fun way to eat through a roll of 36 exposures in under 4 seconds!

Since the pellicle mirror doesn’t move when shooting the 10 fps with quick and accurate autofocus and auto exposure can be achieved. I can’t imagine ever holding the shutter button down to eat up 10 exposures in a second but who knows, it’s nice to think that I’ll someday use it if needed.

The two cameras are about the same width and height but they differ greatly in bulk.

I’m still up in the air as to which EF AF lens I want to get. I do know that as I’ve aged my ability to hold a steady shot has diminished so the lens will have to have image stabilization.

Canon’s EF 24–105mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM lens is at the top of my wishlist as it falls within what most people would call the normal range for 35mm photography.

$599.99 new. I’ll have to save up a bit to get this one.

Thanks for stopping by. I would recommend looking at the Canon EOS-1N RS or Canon EOS-1V which is a bit newer ( I think 2000). I would say that these cameras represent the best (most sophisticated) film cameras that Canon made just before going digital. The good news is that the EOS-1N RS is not all that expensive via online auction sites, in fact it’s quite a bit less expensive than the EOS-1V which in some cases goes for double the cost of the RS. Have a great day and if you own this camera please drop me a comment about what your impression with the camera has been. – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Zunow Magic

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Recently ended Yahoo Japan Auction for a Zunow SLR sales brochure – super rare!

The snip above is from a recently completed auction for a rather rare, no check that, super rare sales brochure for the famous 35mm SLR made by Zunow in the late 1950s. The final sales price for the brochure was an amazing $180 USD!

Pictured above (not my image or camera) is the first and only SLR made by Zunow. It’s rare to find one for sale as well less than 1,000 were ever made (maybe only 500). It’s a beautiful design but it was plagued with numerous build quality issues. I believe the most recent sale of a complete Zunow SLR went for around $15,000 USD.

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

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