boxed in Canon

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Some of the gang.

More great finds in my Canon camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

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Happy SUNday! * rescued F-1 *

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Why I rescue F-1s. I enjoy collecting cameras, but I enjoy bringing a neglected F-1 back to life even more.

This one is likely a one-owner camera from April 1975. After 51 years, it works like a charm. Is it perfect? No, but it hasn’t been abused. I’ve detailed it, replaced the seals and pads, and it’s ready for the next photographer.

After some quality time spent with some Windex, IPA, and a bunch of Q-tips, as clean as new.

The dirtiest spot is always on the film back.

Except for the built-in exposure meter, the original F-1 is a fully mechanical camera (1971-1981).

This 51 year old camera still has a lot of life left in it.

This is an early original F-1 (1971-1976).

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wordless wednesday

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Canon Classic – Servo EE Finder

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

*Canon Classics*

My early (1971) Canon F-1 with a Canon Servo EE Finder and a chrome-nosed Canon FD 50mm f1.4 lens.

The wired connects with a separate battery case and magazine for power. Not compact by any means.

Canon Battery Case holds 10 AA batteries.

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Vintage Canon advertisements

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

As a die-hard collector, I see advertisements as an important part of a collection because they fill in missing details and offer a glimpse into a camera’s origins.

One of my early (3/1973) F-1s with a waist-level finder attached.

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More good stuff – CC Design Studios

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

As many of you know, I have a very successful camera shop hosted on Etsy. I’ve had this shop for ten years now. I’ve sold camera gear on eBay since 2010.

Here is a small sample of what’s in my shop. Visit http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

Many of the items are in mint condition and have been fully tested by me. My reputation is stellar.

I also have a large collection of Canon, Nikon, Mamiya, and Yashica cameras, lenses, and gear that I haven’t listed yet. Drop me a note; I may have just what you’re looking for.

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Happy SUNday! – Wonderful Yashicas

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A Yashica TL Electro-X ITS, purchased new in 1973 in Okinawa, Japan. I’m the second owner.

I keep it in new condition, mostly on display.

The original Yashica TL Electro X is on the left, and the enhanced ITS is on the right. It’s mostly a marketing move rather than any real changes.

This brochure features the famous Auto Yashinon 55mm f1.2 lens made for Yashica by Tomioka Optical.

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Canon Speedlite 533G Set

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Old meets new. New F-1 with my original FD 24mm f2.8 SSC lens and a Speedlite 533G set.

I’ve wanted to use this flash with my F-1s for years but could never find a good, working flash complete with all its bits and the original box. So far it’s a perfect pairing. The date code on the flash head is Y0701 (7/84). I bought the lens in 1978, when I purchased my first F-1.

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SUNday SPOTlight

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

*SUNday Spotlight*

Yashicaflex Rookie 1956

Medium-format TLR (6x6cm)

Yashima Optical later became Yashica in 1958.

All of my ‘Rookie Stuff’ together for this display. As a Japanese domestic-market-only camera, the Rookie is unique outside Japan.

It is a wonderfully fun camera to use… It always gets strange looks whenever it’s out and about.

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It was likely called ‘Rookie’ because of its simple design and basic operation. Perfect for beginners, hence Rookie.

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Happy SUNday!

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I have another of my beloved classic Canon F-1 cameras available at my camera shop: http://www.ccstudio2380.com. This one is from late 1977, and it’s a gem.