Hard working Canons past and present

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021Chris and Carol 2 Comments

I purchased this Super 8 camera from a friend way back in 1977 while stationed in Japan on the USS Midway. I ran quite a few reels of film through it before the video revolution took hold in the early 1980s. I’ve since sold the camera to another collector (a few years back) but I still miss not owning it. What a beast but man was it an awesome camera to use. It’s macro and slow motion capabilities were not to be believed.

Here I am in the Philippines (near the Subic Navy Base) using the Canon with a curious onlooker.

As time went by my original Canon F-1 became somewhat obsolete as new advances in technology and electronics could deliver a lot of camera features in a “compact” 35mm SLR.

The Canon A-1. Lots of stuff packed in a compact camera (compared to the F-1).

I still have a couple of A-1s in my collection – one for show and one for go. Pictured above is the go-to camera in my bag. My Canon F-1 pictured below. This was a beast to carry on a photo walk!

The monster F-1 with all of its goodies. This is my original F-1 that pretty much went with me everywhere in the 1970s and 1980s. See pic below.

Me with the F-1 while walking on the outskirts of Kowloon (Hong Kong) around 1978 or so.

I should mention that both images of me were taken by my very good Navy buddy and dear friend Jim. Sadly Jim and his wife were killed in an airplane crash in late 2001. Jim was a Nikon guy and it was always great fun to see who got the best from their cameras.

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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New in my Camera Shop – March 26

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hi all! We’ve been very busy adding items from our collections of things into our camera shop (CC Design Studios) at http://www.ccstudio2380.com this past week. Here’s a little peek at what’s been added.

Plus lots more!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

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That’s a big bag!

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

We enjoy collecting various Canon camera bags, cases, backpacks – well, you get the picture. This bright blue bag was rather hard to find amongst all of the bags we’ve chased down over the years. I’m thinking that it wasn’t produced in great quantities (or maybe owners are just holding onto theirs).

At first glance without a camera to gauge its size this Canon bag looks small but put it next to a fully loaded F-1 and it’s clear that its a good size.

Lots of zippered compartments and a heavy-duty buckle.

Nice little touch – a place to store two pens.

Room for two SLRs or one big DSLR and a lens (forgive the blurry image, cameras fault).

Here’s another fanny pack with a Canon logo (below). The Lake Placid bag is a more traditionally styled fanny bag and is much smaller inside compared to the blue bag.

Holds one camera with lens and a few accessories.

We’ve got another Canon bag somewhere – the classic green with brown leather trim. All we have to do is find it!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

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Canon F-1 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Edition

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A very highly collectible version of the famous Canon F-1 (1971-1981).

This camera was built by Canon in February 1980 which is when the Olympics were being held in upstate New York. The Canon NFD 50mm f1.2 lens is from February 1981.

As Carol and I continue to downsize our camera collection we’re offering this wonderful camera for purchase. It’s fully functional and ready to be a highlight in the next collectors collection.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

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High-Speed Film Eaters from Canon

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The original Canon F-1 35mm SLR film camera was capable of up to 3.5 frames per second (fps) when mated with the Canon Motor Drive MF (shown below left). My F-1 is from 1978 and at that time I didn’t purchase the motor drive. The drive was added within the last 5 or so years. The Canon EOS-1N RS (lower right) is the latest addition to my Canon collection and although I haven’t run a roll of film through it yet I have no reason to doubt that it’s fully operational.

The motor drive on the F-1 is removable thereby saving the extra weight of carrying it around when its not needed. The motor drive on the EOS-1N RS is built-in so there’s no option to save a bit of weight. The EOS weighs in at 1,476 grams which is 3 lbs 4 oz with batteries installed (8 AA) but without film and without a lens.

The Canon EOS-1N RS in all its glory. With its fixed, semi-transparent pellicle mirror the RS is capable of shooting film at up to 10 fps! A fun way to eat through a roll of 36 exposures in under 4 seconds!

Since the pellicle mirror doesn’t move when shooting the 10 fps with quick and accurate autofocus and auto exposure can be achieved. I can’t imagine ever holding the shutter button down to eat up 10 exposures in a second but who knows, it’s nice to think that I’ll someday use it if needed.

The two cameras are about the same width and height but they differ greatly in bulk.

I’m still up in the air as to which EF AF lens I want to get. I do know that as I’ve aged my ability to hold a steady shot has diminished so the lens will have to have image stabilization.

Canon’s EF 24–105mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM lens is at the top of my wishlist as it falls within what most people would call the normal range for 35mm photography.

$599.99 new. I’ll have to save up a bit to get this one.

Thanks for stopping by. I would recommend looking at the Canon EOS-1N RS or Canon EOS-1V which is a bit newer ( I think 2000). I would say that these cameras represent the best (most sophisticated) film cameras that Canon made just before going digital. The good news is that the EOS-1N RS is not all that expensive via online auction sites, in fact it’s quite a bit less expensive than the EOS-1V which in some cases goes for double the cost of the RS. Have a great day and if you own this camera please drop me a comment about what your impression with the camera has been. – Chris

Be sure to stop by my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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New in the Shop – Amazing Cameras, Awesome Values!

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hi all!

We’ve added some really unique and hard to find cameras in our camera shop this week and we’re offering for the first time ever a 15% discount on almost everything in the shop – some with free shipping too! Visit the shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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

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In the Shop – more neat stuff!

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hi all – happy Friday! Here’s some of the newest items in my Etsy hosted camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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Almost everything in my shop is offered at a 10% discount and some even include free shipping in the USA. I ship internationally too.

http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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Is there something you’ve been looking for? I may have it in my collection and just haven’t posted it yet. Ask and I may have.

I will be offering my Minolta SR-T 202 with matching MC Rokkor-X f/1.7 50mm lens shortly. The additional good news is that both will come in their original Minolta factory boxes! One-owner and fully functional. Stay tuned. – Chris

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New in the Shop – neat stuff!

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

Hello all… I hope your day and weekend are going well. Here are some new items I’ve added to my Etsy shop this week. My shop can be visited at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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Everything is discounted at least 10% and many come with free USA shipping. I can mail almost anything worldwide and if there’s something that you’ve been looking for I just may have it. You can email me at ccphotographyai@gmail.com

Have a safe and happy day and thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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SUNday Shopping

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hello all! Here are some neat items that I’ve added to my online Etsy Shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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Everything in my shop is at a 10% discount with many items shipping for free and I offer nearly worldwide shipping. Is there something on your wish list? Send me a message with what you’re looking for as I may have it in my collection.

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

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New In the Shop – neat stuff!

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hi all! Here’s some new and interesting items in our Etsy Shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Take advantage of my Memorial Day sale with 15% off.

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Lots more can be found in our shop at http://www.ccstudio.2380.com

Thanks – Chris

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Hard working Canons past and present

New in my Camera Shop – March 26

That’s a big bag!

Canon F-1 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Edition

High-Speed Film Eaters from Canon

New in the Shop – Amazing Cameras, Awesome Values!

In the Shop – more neat stuff!

New in the Shop – neat stuff!

Hello all… I hope your day and weekend are going well. Here are some new items I’ve added to my Etsy shop this week. My shop can be visited at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

SUNday Shopping

Hello all! Here are some neat items that I’ve added to my online Etsy Shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

New In the Shop – neat stuff!

Hi all! Here’s some new and interesting items in our Etsy Shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com