The magical Leica M4

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

In my opinion, the M4 is an interesting model to chase after but be prepared to pony up for super-sharp black versions with smaller production runs like this stunning M4 from 1969.

In this example, it’s mated with a sharp f2 35mm Summicron lens (I much prefer a wide-angle lens for the type of street photography I enjoy).

An exceedingly handsome camera from the 1960s.

I sold this camera and lens set for around $6,800. My advice is to chase after the best M4 your budget will allow and expect to have it serviced by Leica. It’s a joy to use and to just hold in your hands. I wish I had kept the one I had access to but it was a consignment piece and it was sent to auction on eBay. Offers came in from China and Japan and from many parts of Europe but in the end, they went to a collector in the US (I believe).

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Happy SUNday!

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Y’all have a rootin’ tootin’ rip-roaring day and thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Friday Fotos! – just a little bit of this is all we need

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

Florida fall – just starting to turn. River maple, North Florida.

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

January 1988 Nikon Ad

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Ad for Nikon cameras and Pan Am from Life magazine. How many of these Nikon’s have you owned in your film camera years? I had a Nikonos II way back in 1971. Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Fuji K-28

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fujifilm Fuji “Construction” camera.

Sealed against moisture and dirt and features a sharp 28mm Fujinon lens.

Part of the heavy-duty series of 35mm cameras from Fujifilm.

If you can find one of these unique cameras from Fujifilm by all means get it. It’s a fun little camera to “explore” with its bank vault-like construction. Thanks for stopping by and have an awesome day! – Chris

ABBA Fan Mag from 1979

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Look at how young they were in this image!

Carol purchased this while we were still living in Japan in 1979. It just sold to a collector in Switzerland on Etsy! It’s amazing how some of our collections of things get around.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris & Carol

wordless wednesday

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

Happy SUNday! – bountiful

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Acorns a plenty in my Japanese garden. There’s much work to be done but can I count on the squirrels for help? Thank you for stopping by and have a bountiful day! – Chris

Saturday singles

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Camera – Yashica L AF 35mm compact point and shoot (1986). Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 400 color negative film.

The Yashica L AF is a sleeper of a camera to chase for your collection and certainly a camera that will exceed your expectations on a photo walkabout. The super sharp 32mm Yashinon lens is fast enough for most autoexposure situations and clear enough for making enlargements.

Yashica L AF on the left and Kyocera T Scope (T3) on the right.

If you’re looking to spend your money wisely chase after the less expensive L AF over the T3. They were made in the same factory about two years apart (T3 is from 1988). For hundreds of dollars less, you can have a fun camera that you’ll actually use.

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