My most popular Instagram pictures of 2024.

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None better… Canon F-1 ‘Super Set’. Canon F-1 body (1978), Canon FD 55mm f1.2 Chrome Nose lens (1972), Canon Motor Drive MF with Grip MF, and finally a Canon Servo EE Finder. Everything is part of my collection, and everything works as designed. A tribute to Canon’s designers and engineers.

My second most popular image and post on Instagram.

Canon OD F-1 Olive Drab – JAN 1978 Model
It’s loaded and ready to go. I haven’t used one of my Canon F-1s in a while, and it feels good to hold an old friend again.
Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 SSC Lens
Canon Power Winder F
Fujifilm Acros 100II B&W Film

The Canon F-1 still rules!

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Wish I still owned it. The Kyocera T

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Have you ever regretted selling a camera before you got a chance to use it? I have (many times), and this is one I let get away.

My beautiful set. I didn’t want to take away from its mint-new condition, so I sold it without ever using it.

For a die-hard camera collector like myself, mint new camera sets are the pinnacle of collecting (for me, at least). After the chase is over, the reality of ownership sets in. Should I or should I not use my newly found toy? I have used its camera cousin, the Yashica T2, and found it an exceptional camera.

Here is another set that’s still new in its original box (as fresh as it was from the Nikon distributor back in 1978).

Have you owned a camera set that was essentially new and then never used it? Tell me in the comments. Happy New Year!

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Some new information about the origins of the <E.P> mark on cameras.

December 31, 2024December 31, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

This document was discovered on a recent Facebook camera group. I can’t recall who the original poster was, but it’s much appreciated. This is a document translation, as the original would have been in Japanese (obviously).

So far, this document is the only official evidence I’ve found about the <E.P> mark on cameras and other photo gear and its implementation.

According to the “Goods Tax Law,” the <E.P> Mark was created. This Canon in my collection is the earliest <E.P> mark I found on a Canon F-1.

This F-1 was made in August 1971 and is among the first 20,000 made.

I’ve written about this program over the years, you can read more about it in this post https://yashicasailorboy.com/2024/01/05/more-about-the-e-p-mark-on-japanese-made-cameras-and-lenses-1953-1977/

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Olympus-35 SP

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Many considered it a nearly perfect 35mm rangefinder camera when it was released in 1969. Does it have a few quirks that I don’t like? Sure, but the positives outweigh the negatives when used as an automatic exposure (AE) or electronic exposure (EE) camera. Simply compose, focus, and capture the light. Here is my SP.

It’s one of the best 35mm rangefinders in my collection.

Hold the ‘Spot’ button while pressing the shutter to properly expose a subject when it’s backlit.

The lens. At the heart of this exceptional camera is this fast and sharp G. Zuiko f/1.7 42mm lens. The ‘G’ indicates that the lens has 7 elements.

I find the camera is straightforward to load. It opens nice and wide.

The camera looks new except for a scratch in the chrome around the tripod socket.

As I downsize my collection of classic cameras it’s this beautiful Olympus’ turn to be passed along to another collector. It’s in my camera shop on Etsy at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

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Happy SUNday! – sky

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A collection of images of the sky over Amelia Island, Florida. My son, Tim, captured the last photo on his phone (I think it’s the best). Do you have a favorite? Let me know. Thanks.

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sneak peek

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Can you tell just from a view of the back?

I’m finally parting with a gem from my collection. Can you guess which camera it is? More tomorrow.

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Happy Saturday!

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Make a splash!

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Street Photography – 1940s

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Souvenir Snaps, 512 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.

One of these guys is my uncle on my mom’s side (he married my mom’s sister).
The back says ‘Souvenir Snaps, 512 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C.’
They are WWII Canadian Air Force Pilot Flight Officers (Flight Engineers). My guess is it’s the gent on the right (maybe).