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
This lovely model was likely photographed while in the Japanese Alps in Nagano Prefecture. Yashima’s first factory was opened in the Lake Suwa region in 1953. The Winter Olympics were held in Nagano in 1998. Pictured is the Yashica Flex C. ‘Beautiful Seasonal Colors at Yashica.’ ‘Fuji Color Used’ in the bottom right.
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Fuji Photo Film Company – Fujipet medium format film camera (1958).
Is that a light meter he’s checking? David Yulee statue in downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida. David was kind enough to pose with my Fujipet.
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Canon EOS R with Canon RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM lens at 200mm.
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Samsung Galaxy S8+. The best camera is the one you have in your hand. Thanks for stopping by, Chris
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For the most part, the Winter here in Northeast Florida has been mild, especially along the Atlantic coast. No hard freezes, and the plants seem to be taking advantage of the extended daylight and the warmth. My Gerbera daisy has blossomed, and as always, it provides an excellent early bit of color in the garden and a chance to use some of my cameras.
Fujifilm X-T2 with Fujinon XF 18-55mm f2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom lens. Velvia Vivid film simulation.
This first image (top) is as the Fuji captured the flower – no post-processing. The flower overall is sharp, and I like the colors Velvia Vivid produces.
Canon EOS R with Canon RF70-200mm f4 L IS USM zoom lens.
I’ve cropped this second image and added a bit of contrast and saturation in post. The flower is much sharper than the image from the Fuji, but some of that is the size of the sensors. The Fujifilm X-T2 is a crop sensor mirrorless camera, and the Canon is a full-frame mirrorless camera. It’s difficult to say which camera has the “better” lens as both are considered high quality. The Canon lens is more than double the price of the Fujinon, but it’s also a fully weather-sealed professional lens with a longer zoom range. I’ll write more about the differences between the two cameras and why I keep both in my collection. The Canon EOS R has 30.3MP, whereas the Fuji has 24MP, but that’s not enough of a difference since the two cameras are significantly different in their style and function.
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Nikon F Nikkor-H Auto 2.8cm f3.5 pre-Ai Nippon Kogaku Tokyo 1964 (late) body and Nippon Kogaku K.K. lens from around 1961 or 1962. The body was modified to accept the Photomic-T finder. Classic Nikon at its best. I enjoy using this focal length over 24mm or 35mm, and with modern fast films, the f3.5 aperture is not an issue. On my Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C Sensor), the lens has an effective focal length of 42mm.
A nearly perfect combination.The lens is from around late 1961 or 1962. The first lens in this style and focal length was serial number 301xxx, released in early 1960.A classic, straightforward design.Nikkor-H Auto.2.8 cm lens, f3.5 wide-angle lens.Mostly Nippon Kogaku caps. The Nikkor front cap is 52mm and is a bit newer style for this lens.
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This cute adolescent raccoon awaited a handout in a local grocery store parking lot. A reminder not to use the flash on my camera phone when photographing wildlife.
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