Olympus Superzoom 70 (zoom 2000)

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Please take the time to visit Peggy’s site as she’s the best camera hunter I know! If you’re looking for straightforward reviews she’s got them!

Camera Go Camera

This camera from 1993 was a cheap charity shop purchase. I had a feeling I had tried an example before, but checking my camera post list didn’t reveal it. You can find all the technical details you require here and a manual here.

When I first started using film again…and obsessively trying cameras, Olympus was my number one love. They are still up there and I was happy to find this example. It is big and bulky, with a limited aperture selection of f4.5-7.8, but I liked it straight away. The zoom isn’t much to talk about and I ended up leaving it on 38mm for most of the shots. It is comfortable to hold despite the bulk. You can turn the flash off, but it resets once you turn it off and on again. Best of all you have a choice of battery options.

After trying another camera

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single shot Saturday

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Camera – Canon EOS 7D with Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Macro Zoom Lens

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Leitz Parvo 250 Projector

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve recently acquired this Leitz slide projector from a local client of mine. Made in Germany about 1949 it was purchased by her father who was a US Army officer stationed in Germany shortly after the war. As best as I’ve been able to discover, it was made for only one year before a newer model was released. The newer model was known as the Prado 250.

Shown here with the roll film adapter inserted.

Adapter for showing individual 35mm slides.

With the lens housing removed the body of the projector is marked as the Pravo II.

A super sharp Leitz-Hektor 10cm f/2.5 projection lens.

As simple as simple gets. It uses one 250 watt lamp and no cooling fan. To the right of the bulb is the mirror and to the left is two condenser lenses.

The case is in excellent condition and is unremarkable that there’s no branding anywhere on it. The locks still work and I have both keys.

After seven decades of use, it still looks great (and solid).

There you have it, a brief picture tour of this very interesting slide projector from Leitz. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! – Chris

wordless wednesday

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

on this day in 2012

December 14, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

My heart remains forever broken. Please remember the little ones, their teachers and, administrators from that awful day.

They were just babies. I still cry just thinking about how horrible it must have been. The children, the families, and the first responders carry that sorrow forever. If only my country could be brave enough to do something about the proliferation of these types of weapons and to identify those people that need some type of mental health intervention. Never forget.

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

Happy SUNday!

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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

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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

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