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 Sure Shot MegaZoom 76 – a Modern Classic

October 22, 2023October 27, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Or, a ‘Plastic Fantastic’! I’ve always enjoyed using these well-built Canon point & shoot 35mm cameras from the early 1990s and this model is no exception. If you’re looking for a solid film shooter then this is it.

Also known as the Canon Autoboy Zoom 76 in Japan and the Prima Zoom 76 in Europe.

Modern Classic! From 1991 and still Made in Japan, a Canon Sure Shot MegaZoom 76 35mm film camera set. It’s one of my favorite Canon cameras from that time period.
This one is in like-new condition – fully tested and ready for you. It features a super-sharp Canon 38-76mm f3.8 zoom lens (7 elements 7 groups). I’ve even included a new Panasonic battery – just add your favorite film.
It’s available in my camera shop at www.ccstudio2380.com
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Canon A-1 ‘Olympic’ Camera

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023Chris and Carol 5 Comments

Canon never made the A-1 into an official camera for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles but like the Canon New F-1 in 1984 complete with a limited edition logo. They did however have an Olympics Box (and lens caps). Here is my still new and never-used A-1 from 1983 in its special box.

This gorgeous A-1 was made in September 1983 – just in time for the upcoming Olympics in LA.

One of Canon’s most advanced electronic cameras of the late 1970s into the mid-1980s.

Compact 35mm SLR with a host of features including full manual.

Nothing nicer than an all-black SLR in new condition.

Starting with the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal Canon has been the “Official Camera”.

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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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Contax RTS ‘Safari Camera Set’

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Not really. I just like the look of my RTS with the brown leather half-case and the green Sigma lens. The Contax RTS is from 1975 – I’m not sure when Sigma made these green body lenses.

Sigma 70-210mm f3.5-4.5 APO Zoom lens in green.

Push-pull zoom with macro capabilities. The matching lens hood is a screw mount.

Here is what Sigma had to say about the lens at its introduction (10 Feb 1986). “The world’s shortest Apochromatic High-Speed Telephoto lens. One-Touch zoom, Helical focusing, which has an advantage for using a polarizing filter. The lens will supply together with an Achromatic Macro Lens for High-Quality close-up photography.” I can’t be 100% certain that my lens is this lens as described but it could be. Further reading hints that ‘APO’ originally meant ‘Advanced Performance Optics’. Either way ‘APO’ indicated that the lens had low dispersion glass.

Since film is so expensive to shoot with I believe I’ll get a FotodioX C/Y to FX adapter to use this lens on my Fujifilm X-T2. I’m interested to know when Sigma first produced green lenses. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Fujifilm Nexia Cameras – 3200 ixZ

September 18, 2023November 5, 2023Chris and Carol 2 Comments

When it was released in 2000 it listed for about $400 USD.

Like it was carved out of a block of stainless steel –

Brand new Fujifilm Nexia 3200 ixZ MRC APS film camera from 2000. Just before the digital camera revolution took hold, Fujifilm designed these super sharp and compact cameras with loads of features. This one features a sharp Super EBC Fujinon 23 to 70mm Zoom (7 elements/7 groups) f4.8 lens which has better specs than the popular Fujifilm Tiara.
It’s available in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com along with 4 other Nexia models all still new in the box and in mint condition.
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Classic Canon Chrome

September 12, 2023September 13, 2023Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris –
An original version (l) Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 chrome nose lens from November 1971. I love these early Canon chrome nose gems as they look so classic mounted on the first Canon F-1.
The FD 50mm f/1.8 is a sharp alternative to the f/1.4 and often at a much better price.
I have this one in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Thanks, Chris

Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 Chrome Nose lens – 1971

When Canon released its first true professional 35mm SLR in the Spring of 1971, this was likely the lens that would have been with it. Of course, the f/1.4 was an excellent choice, especially for photographers who needed that extra speed for low-light situations. This lens’ date code is L1106 which indicates it was made in November 1971 and was the last version (l) lenses made. The chrome nose models were replaced by 1973 giving way to a slightly lighter and less expensive model. It has 6 elements in 4 groups, uses 55mm filters, and weighs a hefty 332 grams.

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Early Yashica Zoom Lens – like new!

August 22, 2023August 23, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Yashica Auto Yashinon Zoom Lens
w/ Yashica Front & Rear Lens Caps,
the Original Factory Box and Case
and Metal Lens Hood.

SN 701123
7 elements/6 groups
55mm filter ring

This is a super sharp early lens in
the Yashica family. Tomioka Optical
made Yashica’s lenses (actually Yashica
acquired Tomioka).

This beautiful lens is now available in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
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More of Leica Bits – revisited

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

SUNday Spotlight – Chasing Classic Cameras – Leica Bits!

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Nikon F3 HP

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hi all! I have a nice one-owner Nikon F3 HP 35mm SLR film camera for sale in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

This one was made in July 1983 according to the date code stamped internally.

I’ve also added a few more Nikons in my shop as well as some nice photo gear, film, and color sales brochures (and instruction manuals). Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Category Chasing Classic Cameras

High Speed Fun!

Canon Sure Shot MegaZoom 76 – a Modern Classic

Canon A-1 ‘Olympic’ Camera

Canon Interval Timer L

Contax RTS ‘Safari Camera Set’

Fujifilm Nexia Cameras – 3200 ixZ

Classic Canon Chrome

Early Yashica Zoom Lens – like new!

More of Leica Bits – revisited

Nikon F3 HP