Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Wishing peace, joy, happiness, and love this Christmas day! – Chris

Canon Professional Services EOS-1N RS

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon EOS-1N RS SLR. (RS = Rapid Speed). One of the best late model film cameras made by Canon. The later model EOS-1v was released in 2000 and was at the time the best a professional could get their hands on. In the current used markets the 1v goes for 2 to 3 times the cost of a little used 1N RS. The specs between the two cameras are not that different to justify the extra cost. About the best thing a 1v has going for it is that it’s anywhere from 5 to 8 years newer so maybe it could last longer. I don’t buy that argument as both are built to exceed professional standards for reliability and durability. One could argue that the EOS-1v may have been used harder by professionals than the EOS-1N RS.

You can read more about the 1v at Canon’s wonderful site https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film218.html

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Canon’s Technological Wonder EOS-1N RS

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Back in late 1994 Canon released the newest member of their EOS 35mm SLR film camera family, the EOS-1N. This hyper-talented camera series would be the last 35mm film cameras made by Canon on the dawn of the digital age.

**The motor drive in the RS was non-removable and was capable of up to 10fps in the high-speed continuous mode!!**

**Scan from the Canon EOS-1N sales brochure for the RS – 1994**

**Scan of the instruction manual – Japanese Edition 1995**

**Pictured with its standard lens – Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM**

Do I need the high-speed function of a 35mm SLR film camera that goes through film like it’s a movie camera? Heck no, but it’s a blast owning it (kinda like a Corvette). You don’t need it but it’s fun to drive.

As the weather turns more favorable for out and about shooting I hope to take this marvel for a spin around town (pandemic appropriate of course).

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Nikkor Lens Test

December 20, 2020December 20, 2020Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Nippon Kogaku W-Nikkor C F3.5 2.8cm wide angle lens (1954).

One of the best and most useful features of having a mirrorless digital camera like this Fujifilm X-A10 is the ability to test and use some of my vintage lenses by using an adapter between the lens and the body.

It was a generally cloudy day with the sunlight filtered through some cirrus clouds so no harsh shadows and low contrast images.

My trusty boulder and gravel test subjects.

Here’s where a 28mm wide angle lens comes in handy.

I’m very happy with the resolution and detail of this vintage Nikkor glass.

I used a Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter M39 – FX to mount my Nikkor lens to my Fujifilm camera body. Fotodiox makes a wide range of quality adapters for use on almost any mirrorless body and vintage lens. You can find them at https://fotodioxpro.com/collections/lens-mount-adapters

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

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Saturday Spotlight – My favorite RF

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020Chris and Carol 1 Comment

Whenever I reminisce about classic cameras from the 1950s it’s hard not to think of this Nicca camera inspired by the iconic Leica 35mm rangefinder (RF).

By today’s standards there’s nothing easy about using a camera from this era. Some of the “negatives” – manual focusing using a rangefinder (not thru the lens like an SLR), manual exposure and shutter speed settings, difficult film loading, and lots of add-ons just to be able to shoot with a wide angle or telephoto lens to name just a few. The positives – this is considered to be a miniature camera (compared to other film cameras), interchangeable lenses, rugged construction, excellent lens choices, and portability. I like this camera because it just feels right cradled in your hand.

Tiny 2.8cm (28mm) wide angle lens made by Nippon Kogaku (Nikkor-Nikon).

Optical viewfinder that provided the correct angle of view of the 2.8cm lens.

Nippon Kogaku W-Nikkor.C f3.5 2.8cm lens.

Optical viewfinder mounted on the Nicca’s accessory shoe.

If you want to experience film photography in its purest form then check out one of these amazing machines from the 1950s. Leica, Nicca, Yashica, Canon, Nikon, Leotax, and dozens more.

Totally random here but I wanted to give a shout out to my friend Peggy’s WordPress site at https://cameragocamera.com/ It’s a lot of fun to visit and she’s tested nearly every camera on the planet (almost) nearly every camera. Pop on over for a read and be sure to click follow while you’re there.

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

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Corrosive Batteries – check your gear now!

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

These have been in a camera for at least 22 years!

Here’s just a bit of the damage they caused. Most of this can be removed with a soak in vinegar and some aggressive cleaning with a cotton swab dipped in vinegar.

It takes a lot of cleaning to reverse the damage caused when batteries leak. I was able to clean 90% of the corroded contacts but normally only about half of the gear becomes operational again. This one has yet to be tested.

Batteries, especially AA batteries can “leak” corrosive acid onto sensitive electrical contacts in as little as a few months! Remember to remove any battery from your cameras as soon as you are done with them. It’s easy to forget but the damage is often fatal.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Canon EOS-1N RS Box

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I know, this isn’t an exciting topic but when you collect classic cameras some of the fun is finding them with their original boxes too.

Here’s the outer box for the Canon EOS-1N Rs from about 1995.

And here’s a few boxes from a few years ago that I thought I had lost the SD card that they were on.

Canon AE-1 Program from 1982 (for the 1984 Olympics)

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wordless wednesday

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic and safe day! – Chris

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A small tribute to my dad’s parents and to all of the Whelans that make up my family.

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Of course, my dad’s parents are my grandparents and the only one I got to meet was my grandmother Ida Whelan, Nana to all of us grandkids, cousins, and “kin”.

The entire Whelan family – Brooklyn, New York, ca.1933

My dad Paul is the tallest guy in the back row. Back row left to right – Margaret, Janet, Paul, John, Thomas. Front row left – William, Thomas, Ida, Raymond, Mary.

I owe my incredibly curly (frizzy) hair to Nana who directly gave it to my dad who then sent it on to me.

**I wish I could remember my cousins names in this picture from around 1944 or maybe the summer of 1943.**

Back left a cousin, Aunt Janey (Sister Raymond Maria), Aunt Margaret, Nana, Uncle Jack. Front row left my mom Mary, a cousin, cousin Ruth. Taken in the backyard of my grandmother’s home in Brooklyn (Bay Ridge).

I guess I’m feeling a bit old today and a bit blue. It’s nice to look back at your roots now and then. – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Fujifilm Mickey Mouse

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fujifilm MD (motor drive) 35mm film camera – released in March 1995 for the home market. This one was purchased at Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo in December 1996.

It’s since been sold to a very happy collector of all things Disney in Australia!

And here’s a throwback pic of a very early camera (1956) from Fuji Photo Film Company – the Fujipet.

The Fuji Pet 35 above was one of Fuji’s first 35mm cameras (1959).

Have a wonderful day and be safe! – Chris

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Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris

Yashica cameras and so much more!

Author Chris and Carol

Merry Christmas!

Canon Professional Services EOS-1N RS

Canon’s Technological Wonder EOS-1N RS

Happy SUNday! – Nikkor Lens Test

Saturday Spotlight – My favorite RF

Corrosive Batteries – check your gear now!

Canon EOS-1N RS Box

wordless wednesday

A small tribute to my dad’s parents and to all of the Whelans that make up my family.

Happy SUNday! – Fujifilm Mickey Mouse