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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Comments are always welcome; I’ve learned a great deal from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by. While there, visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios, hosted on Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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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.

I fully test all of my cameras. Not only does this one look new, but it also operates like new too.

The pro-black finish is in gem condition.

One of the best 35mm SLR cameras ever made.

Stop by my Etsy camera shop and check out this and the other classic collectible Canon cameras I have available.

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Canon’s only green F-1 – 1978 limited edition Olive Drab beauty (not everyone thinks so)

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

It’s not easy being green, as the saying goes.

My 1978 Canon limited edition OD F-1. No, it’s not a military model. It wasn’t made for the Japanese military either.

So, why did Canon produce a one-off? They say, in their brochure, that it was made to celebrate (my words) the love of the wilderness and being outside in nature. Since it was made for only a few months in early 1978 and then never again, time has hidden the true reason they made this rare gem.

A good friend and fellow Canon collector in the UK sent me this rather hard-to-find Japanese instruction book for this model. It’s not made specifically for it, but released and updated at the same time to coincide with this OD F-1.

Pictured with its correct Japanese edition instruction book.

It’s been reported that less than 3k of these were made. How many have survived? It’s a fun camera to add to your collection.

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Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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wordless wednesday

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Early 1971 Canon F-1 Box Set

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

My very early 1971 (maybe as early as March) Canon F-1 box. These original F-1 boxes are difficult to come by, but I was extremely lucky to add this one to my collection recently. As a side note, I graduated from high school in 1971.

This set included the camera body and lens, with a lens hood and case. I have all the proper bits.

On one side of the box is a list of available accessories (accessories obtainable).

Shown here with Canon’s part or model numbers. I think it was super smart of them to include this information on the box, as most buyers purchased additional items at the time of sale or shortly afterward.

If you’re chasing classic camera gear, finding 55-year-old boxes in excellent condition is very difficult but not impossible. Happy hunting!

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In the Shop – New arrivals and more.

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve added some really nice items to my camera shop at CC Design Studios http://www.ccstudio2380.com. Everything’s on sale, too!

Canon gear, including still-new classic camera straps.

Lots of brochures and instruction books.

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Happy SUNday!

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I have my last Canon AE-1 Olympic 35mm SLR camera set for sale. It’s been fully serviced and is ready to start again with another collector. Visit my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.