Category Classic Film Cameras

The best addition to my camera collection in 2023

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The best addition to my camera collection in 2023. I’m a big-time Canon and Yashica collector, so getting into the Nikon brand has been a fun experience. Lots to learn, which has made it a challenge.
Nikon F2A (F2 Photomic A) with a Nikkor 50mm f2 lens. Pictured with the AS-1 Flash Unit Coupler and AR-1 Soft Shutter Release.
The F2 body is from early 1973, and the DP-11 metered viewfinder is from 1978.

Pictured is the Nikon Speedlight SB-16B, which is too big on the AS-1 adapter. When a flash head is this big, it’s best to go with a flash with a handle. The SB-16 features a bounce, swivel tilt head, and forward firing flash below the main flash. When mounted on the F2, the TTL flash feature is unavailable like it would be on the later F3. It’s still an automatic flash with two settings and a manual flash mode.
The Nikkor 50mm f2 is a great lens – you don’t always need a faster lens when shooting with a higher ISO (ASA back then). I find it plenty sharp enough, especially at f4 and 5.6.

Do you have a new favorite Nikon?
Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Minolta Madness

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A couple of Minolta 35mm film cameras for your Sunday morning viewing pleasure.

Purchased in the summer of 1975 and still going strong.
Purchased in the autumn of 2000. It’s hard to believe it’s been 23 years!

Do you have an all-time favorite Minolta camera? Do you still have it? By the way, I’ve put both of these classics in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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The Minolta SR-T 102 was a 1970s ‘superstar’!

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In some circles, it was the best 35mm SLR for the money, and you were buying into a well-established SLR system with excellent Rokkor lenses. Maybe not as well thought of as the Nikon F and the Canon F-1, but certainly much more affordable. Here is a beautiful example of this model I recently purchased from its original owner – complete with the factory boxes, too!

Gorgeous 1970s tech.
It looks and operates like new!
Mint condition Rokkor lens, metal screw-in Vivitar hood, and a 55mm Hoya Skylight (1A) filter.
Beauty shot.
An excellent working exposure meter to go with the all-mechanical shutter. Classic.

This gem is available in my Etsy camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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

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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’

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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!

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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).

Capable of up to 5 fps!

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

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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.
A complete set from Canon (and me).

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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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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Canon A-1 ‘Olympic’ Camera

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

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Canon Interval Timer L

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Chasing classic camera bits and pieces.
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’

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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.

Looking extra sharp.

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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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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