Nikon Fever

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Nikon F2A Photomic Set

I’m a big-time Canon and Yashica collector, so getting into the Nikon brand has been a fun experience—lots to learn, which has made it a challenge. Nikon F2A (F2 Photomic A) with a Nikkor 50mm f2 lens. Pictured with the AS-1 Flash Unit Coupler and AR-1 Soft Shutter Release. The F2 body is from early 1973, and the DP-11 metered viewfinder is from 1978. Do you have a favorite Nikon? This gorgeous camera will be in my camera shop soon (I think).

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random pics for a friday – a weeks worth of images

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fernandina Beach Historic District. Nassau County Courthouse. Winter sky.

At the beach. A reminder to never leave your trash behind and to remove trash whenever you visit.

Fujifilm X-T2 with a classic Nikon Nokkor 300mm lens.

Soon. I’ll be selling this wonderful Nikon set in my camera shop.

One of the first 35mm Japanese-made SLR cameras.

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at the beach on a winter’s day

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The surf is not often this flat along the NE Florida coast, especially during the winter. The ocean was a beautiful shade of blue-gray (a reflection of the clouds).

Beach driving is allowed along a small section of Fernandina Beach. The vehicles are closely regulated to ensure they stay away from the protected dunes and sea turtle nests.

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Contrails with Cirrus Striations

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Condensation trails with cirrus striations. The strong upper-level winds caused little squiggles in the trail.

At the beach (Amelia Island) on a winter’s day.

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wordless wednesday

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025Chris and Carol 3 Comments

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Today’s Kit – Canon F-1

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Today’s Kit
Canon New F-1 with NFD 24mm f/2.8 lens.
I love the ‘Canon Red’ braided strap.

As smooth as silk. The F-1 is a joy to use.

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Happy SUNday!

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I finished two around-the-house projects this week.

It wasn’t a big project, but I was waiting for a part to arrive. I switched out our Samsung Bespoke refrigerator’s lower white glass panel and installed a charcoal glass panel for contrast. Samsung provided an extra set of three panels for free at the time of purchase.

I added some trim around the air handler to give it a more built-in look.

The unit is in our utility room, and although it’s in the back corner, I wanted it to look “finished.”

Our washing machine is in another part of the room.

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Yashica Classics

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The Yashica ‘J’ series of 35mm SLR film cameras. The top body is the J-7, followed by the J-4, the J-5, and finally, the first one in the series, the J-3. These were heavyweight cameras in their day—the best (for the most part) that Yashica produced from its factory in Nagano Prefecture (Shimosuwa).

This image is missing the Reflex 35 or Penta J and the J-P.