Stamens – as seen by Fujifilm and Vivitar

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Azalea stamens in the bright Florida sunlight.

As taken. No post-production of the image.

Camera: Fujifilm X-A10 with Vivitar 70-150mm f3.8 close focusing auto zoom lens using Fotodiox Pro FD-FX adapter.

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This manual focus lens is from 1976 and is in excellent condition inside and out. Some of its most impressive features are the 15 elements in 10 groups, f3.8 to f22 aperture range, multicoated lens surfaces, and 16 inches minimum focusing distance at close focusing setting.

Length 112mm

Weight 550g

Mount Canon FD breech mount

This compact lens impresses with its ease of use and remarkable clarity and contrast. It’s relatively fast at f3.8. With the proper adapter for hybrid digital photography, it’s a clear winner.

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Classic Canon EF from 1977 – Sold!

March 5, 2018March 6, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Our lovely Canon EF is no longer available – thanks for looking!

This is one of our all-time favorite Canon cameras to use – the Canon EF 35mm SLR film camera. This beauty has just the right amount of brassing to add to its charm. It’s been fully checked out by us and everything works just as it should. The meter is spot on and despite the brassing (missing paint on the top plate) and some scratches on the bottom plate, the factory black retains its original satin luster.

It’s available for purchase direct from our collection here on our blog or it’s available in our online shop at https://www.ccstudio2380.com

Canon EF 35mm Film Camera

Fully checked out classic Canon EF with (2) new Energizer 1.5v batteries, Canon FD 50mm f1.8 SC lens, an expired roll of Fujicolor film, the original Canon body cap, and the Canon rear lens cap. This camera is guaranteed to be in super clean, fully working condition right out of the box. Add it to your collection or start shooting 35mm film again. It's a one owner camera that's ready for your next assignment. Visit our store for additional pictures of this Canon. The $175 includes FREE SHIPPING to the USA with insurance and tracking.

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Happy SUNday!

March 4, 2018March 4, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The view through a Canon EF viewfinder.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

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Showin’ Some Brass

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon EF – 1977

Well used but well cared for – showin’ some brass and lookin’ good.

Classic Canon from the ’70s. In perfect operating condition. Canon cousin to the F-1.

Thanks for taking a peek!

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A Face in a Crowd – WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018Chris and Carol 6 Comments

We went deep into our archives for these two images in response to this week’s challenge – A Face in a Crowd –

Taken along a typical busy shopping street in Sugita, Japan (just south of Yokohama) in the late 1970s. If you look closely you can see the faces of at least two women inside looking out.

One of our favorite images from our time living in Japan in the late 1970s. The face of the bus driver is clearly seen as he is busy checking me out in his rearview mirror.

Hope you enjoyed our contribution to this week’s challenge. Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit our online shop at https://www.ccstudio2380.com

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Quick Peek – Nikkormat FT3

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A new arrival in our already overstuffed camera bag – from 1977, Nikon’s Nikkormat FT3

More about this interesting camera soon.

Chris

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Fujifilm Instax Wide 300

February 10, 2018February 10, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

If you’re not familiar with this exceptional camera, here’s a chance to explore some of its capabilities. We highly recommend you adding this camera to your collection of shooters.

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Wide format photography is fun when people get together

Wide format instax photos

This large film is well suited to photography at parties and other gatherings. Everybody’s facial expressions are clearly shown.

Close-up lens for shots up to 40 cm from the subject

The accompanying close-up lens expands the range of photo shooting.

Many easy-to-use functions

“Automatic flash for low-light shooting” optimizes the luminescence in accordance with the distance.
Use backlighting to enhance your photos thanks to the “Fill-in flash by flash-on button.”
“Exposure compensation (Lighten-Darken Control)” enables you to get just the right mood.

Improved ease of use as a camera

Various ways to enjoy instax wide prints

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The camera and the Instax film really shine when used outdoors under full sunlight. Focus on infinity and hold the camera very still. I believe the ISO of the film is 800.

Also available is Instax Wide Monochrome film at the same ISO.

Thanks for stopping by!

Chris

Yashica Man

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Yashica Pentamatic S and Mr. David Yulee – downtown Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island – Florida

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Fantasy Shot – A Yashica in a Tokyo camera store window – 1964

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Two of our most popular images on our Flickr page. Both were featured in “Explore”.

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Japan and the summer Olympic Games held in Tokyo.

Yashica’s latest in their popular J-series line of SLRs as it would have appeared in a Tokyo camera store window in 1964, possibly in Shibuya or Shinjuku.

The world was coming to Japan for the Olympics and Japan was ready to show the world its best technology and design. The Tokaido Shinkansen made its inaugural run from Tokyo on October 1st and Japan and its technology never looked back.

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USS Midway (CV-41) – Anchored off the coast of Perth, WA – 1977

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018Chris and Carol 7 Comments

The great United States Ship Midway anchored off the coast of Western Australia near Fremantle (just south of Perth). September 1977 during a 5-day liberty port visit by the Midway and Air Wing 5 (CVW5).

Starboard side forward – note the small ferry that is tied up alongside the ship waiting to take crew members ashore. The coast is just visible on the distant horizon. That’s the A-3 “Whale” just forward of the island and an A-6 Intruder just aft of the island.

Starboard side aft with F-4 Phantoms on the flight deck.

Camera: Yashica TL Electro-X on Kodacolor

Of note, these original prints were damaged by seawater and these are the best scans I could salvage until I rescue the negatives.

Chris

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Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris

Yashica cameras and so much more!

Category Classic Film Cameras

Stamens – as seen by Fujifilm and Vivitar

Classic Canon EF from 1977 – Sold!

Happy SUNday!

Showin’ Some Brass

A Face in a Crowd – WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge

Quick Peek – Nikkormat FT3

Fujifilm Instax Wide 300

instax WIDE 300

Wide format photography is fun when people get together

Wide format instax photos

Close-up lens for shots up to 40 cm from the subject

Many easy-to-use functions

Improved ease of use as a camera

Various ways to enjoy instax wide prints

Yashica Man

Fantasy Shot – A Yashica in a Tokyo camera store window – 1964

USS Midway (CV-41) – Anchored off the coast of Perth, WA – 1977