Thanks for stopping by and feel free to stop by the shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris
Canon F-1 from 1978 and the Yashica TL Electro X ITS from 1973
The Canon FD 55mm f 1.2 lens is from 1972 which makes it a rather early FD lens. It lacks the S.C. or S.S.C. markings indicating that it’s not coated or at least the marketing people decided not to promote that feature. The Tomioka Optical made lens is an Auto Yashinon 55mm f 1.2 model from very early in the production run. Its serial number puts it about 1968 and it was the 769th made.
The Canon lens weighs 551 grams vs the Yashica’s 332 grams.
There’s a big difference in weight between the two lenses yet they are both equals in maximum aperture. The Canon takes a 58mm filter and the Yashica uses a 55mm filter.
I hope to be able to do a side by side test of these two lenses using Fotodiox adapters on my Fujifilm X-Series mirrorless digital camera. Stay tuned and thanks for stopping by! – Chris
Studio Camera: Fujifilm X-A10
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A truly exceptional lens mated to my Canon F-1 from 1978.
Monster glass on a beast.
Canon F-1 with Canon 55mm f/1.2 chrome nosed lens and Canon MF motor drive.
BTW, the lens weighs 551 grams by itself and this entire set comes in at 2,209 grams! Add 10 AA batteries and film and you’ve earned a trip to the doctor.
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
Hi all! Here’s a small sample of what I have on sale in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
I ship nearly worldwide and I ship super fast. All items are from my collection of vintage (and not so vintage) cameras and photogear that I’ve collected over the years.
My shop is always open at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
If you’re looking for something specific let me know what it is and I may have it or can get it for you! Contact me at ccphotographyai@gmail.com
I’ll be listing some additional classic and rare cameras in the coming days so check out my shop often at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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Hello all! Lots of new items have been added to my camera shop this week which can be visited at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – everything is on sale and some come with FREE USA SHIPPING!
Thanks for stopping by and feel free to check out my entire inventory at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Thanks, Chris
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My shop can be found at http://www.ccstudio2380.com and if there’s something specific that you’re looking for let me know what it is by dropping me a line at ccphotographyai@gmail.com
Everything is on sale at 10% off plus there’s free shipping on some items too! Most everything that’s in my shop is kinda rare and in mint new condition. Check back often as I continue to add cameras and gear from my personal collection.
Thanks, Chris
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Lots of goodies were added to my camera shop this week as I continue to list items from my personal collection and some recent acquisitions from other collectors.
My shop is always open and can be found at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
The Sony tripod is in mint condition and it’s rather cool – it features a built-in remote control right in the handle! The Nikon F book is from 1971 and it’s also in mint condition – these are getting much harder to find this nice after all these years.
The Fujifilm Fuji DL-7 is awesome as it’s still brand new in the box – never used! The Fuji Zoom Cardia is as close to an SLR slayer that you can get in a 35mm compact point and shoot camera. How about the Minolta Six medium format camera from around 1936! It’s the very first one to carry the Minolta name.
Lots more to see in the shop so pop on over to http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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A rather odd title for an odd post about cameras. Let me explain. Recently I purchased a rather large collection of camera manuals, user guides, sales brochures and whatnot from a seller in Japan. Mixed in with all the stuff that I wanted and knew about was some surprising finds.
Here are the original warranty-registration papers that would have been included with a Canon Model 7 (or simply the Canon 7) 35mm rangefinder camera that was produced between 1961 and 1964. The paperwork contains the camera and lens serial numbers as they were recorded by the factory.
A close-up of the registration card (below) shows the body and lens serial numbers.
Body number 806188 and the lens’ serial number 38115
The Canon 7 was produced in rather large quantities and it was considered a fairly capable camera especially with the 50mm f/1.2 lens attached. An impressive f/0.95 lens was also available. As I understand it, production started at 800001 or 800000 – the camera pictured in the instruction booklet was numbered 800022 (see below).
So the papers that I have are from an early production model (6,188) which I would guess is from late 1961.
All of the papers are in excellent vintage condition and show very nicely. Just some slight yellowing with the passage of time.
The Matchmaker Part – If you own this camera or lens – then heck, contact me at ccphotographyai@gmail.com and we’ll get the two of them back together. If you own a Canon 7 and would like to add these papers with your camera or to your collection then head on over to my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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Some awesome Asahi Pentax K-Mount lenses and other Pentax gear!
Stop by the shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com for some great gear and some great deals! Everythings on sale at a 10% discount and I’m open to offers. Contact me at ccphotographyai@gmail.com
Lots more in the shop and thanks for stopping by! – Chris
Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris 