Yashica Auto Focus Motor 5 Star – 1981

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The Yashica ‘Sailor Boy’ advertising figurine was brought back for the launch of this nifty point and shoot compact. The figurine made its first appearance in 1962 and has cycled through a few retirements since his introduction. He’s holding that camera in this version of the ‘Sailor Boy’.

I’m not sure when Yashica started using the term ‘5 Star’ with this model as the only place I see it mentioned is on the original presentation box.

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2 on 2uesday

August 17, 2021August 19, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

*BTW, these two filters sold to the same collector on my Mercari selling page within 12 hours of posting them! They are hard to find in this condition and this size.

Yashica 55mm Y2 filter for black & white images.

Yashica 55mm 1A ‘Skylight’ filter for color and B&W photography. It’s perfect for lens protection too.

1981 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser

August 16, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

If you’re a huge fan of these classic Toyotas like I am you’re bound to enjoy this beauty that just sold at auction for $168,000 USD!

For more about this beautifully restored Toyota please visit https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo21/monterey/lots/r0063-1981-toyota-fj45-land-cruiser/1119388?utm_source=Newsletter+-+The+FJ+Company&utm_campaign=3cf147187d-EMAIL_2021_08_MRY_AUCTIONS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a8f5c3b7a1-3cf147187d-209244345

WOW!

Canon Model 7 instruction booklet from 1962

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

There’s not many opportunities to find an original Canon Model 7 instruction booklet in Japanese here in the US, but one did pop up on an auction site recently so I added it to my collection.

The date code printed on the bottom center of the back cover (1162) is the date that this booklet was printed. In this case November 1962 which is about a year and a half after the camera was first released.

The back cover (top) translates as – Canon Camera Co., Ltd., Headquarters Factory Shimomaruko-cho, Ota-ku, Tokyo and their sales office at 7-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Yamato Building, 3rd Floor).

Here’s a scan from inside the booklet showing how to properly hold the camera. I might mention that any translations come directly from my Google translation app on my phone.

The English Edition of the same booklet but printed in 1966.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day and please, be safe!

Leica-like 35mm Cameras by Paul Sokk

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

My good friend Paul Sokk in Australia has one of the best camera sites you’ll ever come across. Paul covers in great detail cameras from Yashica, Nicca, and Leotax to name just a few. Here’s the link to a rather new section that Paul added just recently. http://www.yashicatlr.com/LeicaCopies.html

Paul’s knowledge of Yashica cameras, especially the twin-lens models, is second to none (shameless plug). http://www.yashicatlr.com/index.html

If you decide to give his site a read be sure to let him know what you liked specifically and please share anything of interest as Paul is always seeking out new information and ideas to share with his readers.

Happy SUNday!

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

With one of my favorite cameras – Asahi Pentax 6×7.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a beautiful day.

Canon Model 7s Instruction Book – 1966

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve decided that I’m unlikely to acquire the Canon Model 7s which was an upgrade to the original Canon 7 (1961-1964). I have ‘lots’ of 35mm rangefinders in my classic camera collection now and adding another would only confirm my diagnosis of ‘GAS’. So, I’d like to pass along this rather hard to find instruction booklet for the 7s.

The Canon 7s was produced between 1965-1968.

My instruction book is in great condition with no missing pages, no writing, and the staples are tight and rust free. There’s some marks on the covers (see pics) and some minor wrinkles here and there but the book overall is solid and would make a nice addition in a collection.

My booklet pictured here was printed in April 1966.

The inside front cover to the 7s instructions. The biggest change from the first Model 7 was the addition of a CdS exposure meter replacing the original selenium cell meter on the 7.

The booklet is available in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Thanks for stopping by and be safe.

Canon Model 7 Instruction Booklet – 1968

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I was rather surprised to find such a late date booklet for the original Canon 7 35mm rangefinder camera (August 1968) since the camera went out of production in 1964. The Canon Model 7s was in full production during this period (it followed the Model 7 with only slight improvements).

A scan of the front cover and inside back cover from the booklet. Canon didn’t feature their 50mm f/0.95 lens in this edition.

A scan of the back cover – take note of the 08/68 date code (bottom center). Again the f/1.4 lens is featured.

I haven’t had the opportunity to use my Model 7 yet as I’ve been super busy with a refresh of my kitchen (paint, new floors, and new cabinets) but I hope to soon. Here in Florida COVID-19 the Delta variant is running rampant so the thought of a walkabout with the camera is on hold for now. I’m vaccinated but apparently not many of my fellow Floridians and tourists are (https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view). What a shame as the local hospitals are nearly full with sick unvaccinated people.

Thanks for stopping by and be safe.

flickr pix of the day

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Known by many names, our beloved kitty Pirate doing one of the many things he enjoyed. Seen here “hanging out” in a cypress tree watching me take pictures. I turned the camera on him for this memorable pic. Sadly Pirate passed away in the Spring of 2018.

I choose this as my flickr pix of the day because someone favored it on my Flickr page and it brought back some sweet memories. Oh, some of his other semi-official names in the neighborhood and in our family… Pi-Pi and Pirate de Cat.

Pirate 2002-2018
One of the sweetest cats ever!

Hong Kong streets – 1979

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Both of these images were captured with my Canon F-1 on Kodak Kodachrome slide film – handheld at 2-3 seconds. The colors are not the best but sometimes Kodachrome behaves badly at night at long exposures (well, that’s my excuse anyway). I don’t remember where in Hong Kong these were taken except the second image must have been near Fleet Landing if I recall correctly.

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