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December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Limited Edition Canon OD F-1 from early 1978. Out of the blue (in this case, green), Canon in Japan released about 2,000 of these factory-painted olive-drab F-1s, reportedly only for the home market. They came with a special box, unique strap, custom case, and no lens. My OD F-1 has seen some action as it has just a touch of brassing in its key wear points, which I have no problem with. I’ve added a Canon Power Winder F and my trusty Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. lens. Canon only made the body green, so no green accessories or lenses exist. I have this set loaded with film and will take it out and about soon. Stay connected for more about this special camera and my images.

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Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Friday Fotos! – some recent cameras featured from my collection.

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

This is a fully dressed Canon F-1. The body is my 1978 original, with the addition of the Canon Servo EE Finder, a Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 chrome nose lens, and Canon Motor Drive MF. It’s crazy heavy.

This is an Asahi Pentax SL from 1968 with a super-sharp Asahi Super-Takumar f/1.8 55mm lens. It’s a basic camera with a mechanical shutter and no built-in meter. It’s a gem in all-black paint. This one is available for purchase in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

Officially known as the Canon OD F-1. The ‘OD’ indicates olive drab. It was a limited edition F-1 made in early 1978 and in limited quantities. Possibly just over 2,000 made. I’ve also added a Canon Power Winder F and a Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. lens from 1978. Canon didn’t color-match any accessories or lenses to this special version. Sharp and cool.

**Photographic Excellence**
One of the reasons I enjoy using my Fujifilm X-T2 is that it handles like my favorite Contax RTS. I use the Yashica lens and its cousin, the Carl Zeiss Planar f/1,7 50mm lens, equally. Both are made in the same factory from similar-quality glass. By the way, the Yashica f/1.7 lens is heavier than the Planar if weight equals quality.
Fujifilm X-T2 from 2016 and the Contax RTS from 1976.

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I found my first E.P mark on a Canon F-1

September 27, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

More about the E.P mark on Japanese-made cameras and lenses (1953-1977)

The Original Canon EF

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A 35mm SLR from Canon in the mid 1970s. It’s a close cousin to the more famous Canon F-1.

If you can find a nice working EF it’s a keeper in any Canon collection. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Canon’s Super Fast FD lens

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

From 1972, an early chrome nose model of this desirable lens.

It’s super clean too – near perfect optics. A tribute to Canon’s lens designers.

Rare Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 Lens
First Version Chrome Nose 1972
w/ Canon Front and Rear Caps
– Mint Condition
– Fully Tested
– 7 elements/5 groups
– 58mm filter mount

SN 26473
M105 Date Code (OCT 1972)

This excellent lens is in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

Canon Motor Drive MF – for the original Canon F-1

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

When collecting classic Canon gear from the seventies, the Mother Drive MF is a desirable addition for the original Canon F-1 (after serial number 200000) – not the later Canon New F-1 (1981). I’ve added this beautiful motor drive in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

It is in mint condition and is fully functional. Capable of shooting at up to 3.5 fps!

It is a beautiful example of extraordinary Canon design and engineering.

Shown here mounted to my F-1 and Servo EE finder. BTW, the finder is also available in my camera shop.

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Canon ‘Super Set’

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve decided to part with some of the more important cameras in my collection and this set certainly qualifies.

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 is working as designed. A tribute to Canon’s designers and engineers.
I’ll be listing this set soon in my camera shop at www.ccstudio2380.com

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High Speed Fun!

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon AE Motor Drive FN for the Canon New F-1 which was released in 1981 as a follow-up to the hyper-successful original F-1 from 1971 and an update in 1976 (or so).

Mint condition and fully tested – ready for you!

Eats film and batteries (12 AAs at a time)!

If you’re looking for a way to take your film photography to another level then check my motor drive out in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Canon Interval Timer L

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

It is a nice little accessory for unmanned photography especially when using the Canon Servo EE Finder. Settings are from 1/2 second to 3 minutes. Using a 36-exposure roll one could capture a time-lapse of up to 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Shown here mounted on the Canon Motor Drive MF.

TEM where ‘T’ is through-the-lens metering. ‘E’ is electric eye control of exposure. ‘M’ is motor drive.

My Canon F-1 from 1978 with the Canon Motor Drive MF.

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Nikon F2A and Canon F-1

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Can you say the Canon is a bit more “compact”?
Both camera systems are products of the 1970s and the design esthetic is classic and clean for the era. Side-by-side the differences are obvious. The Nikon’s metered prism (DP-11) is much larger and taller than the eye-level prism on the Canon (which was the standard prism since its introduction in 1971) and the motor drive is taller on the F2A but wider on the F-1. Which is your favorite? Another difference – is that Canon’s exposure (light) meter was built into the body of the camera vice being located in the prism like it is on the Nikon.