Canon FD 500mm f8 Reflex lens with Fujifilm X-A10 – manipulating the light through movement – f8 at 1/320 at ISO 1250
The gear – Canon FD 500mm f8 Reflex lens mounted to my Fujifilm X-A10
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I thought I would share a very popular image of my first Yashica Pentamatic. I say popular because it’s been viewed more times than anything else I’ve ever posted on my Flickr page.
Designed in middle 1959, Yashica’s first 35mm single-lens reflex camera is a stunning beauty. It appears it was a collaborative effort between Yashica and Nicca with some “help” from the designers at Zunow. The first lenses for the Pentamatic were made by Tomioka and most carried the Yashinon name – a few, like this one, sported the Tominon branding along with Yashica’s Yashinon name. By the way, the serial number on this lens is fairly easy to “decode”. The first 2 digits indicate the focal length of the lens – in this instance, the lens is a 3.5cm wide angle so the first digits are “35”. The next 4 digits are a simple production number that I’m guessing started at “0001”. This lens would have been the 246th lens made (0246).
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Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport Terminal – Amelia Island – Florida
The Canon is from 1978 and the Nikon is from 1972. To me, the clear winner is the F-1. It’s a more robust camera body and the Canon FD lenses are as good as if not better than the Nikkors. Besides, you have to remove the entire baseplate and back (they are one unit) to be able to load film – not the easiest of things to do while bouncing around in a small boat or a safari vehicle. Just sayin’.
Which camp are you? Canon or Nikon? Or Olympus or Minolta?
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Freshly made fudge at Fantastic Fudge, Fernandina Beach – Amelia Island
Camera: Nicca 3-S with Nikkor-H.C f/2 5cm Lens on Fujifilm Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 800 Color Negative Film
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Chris
Studio Camera: Fujifilm X-A10 with 16-50mm f3.5 Fujinon Lens
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The camera is in mint condition – just a bit off from a mint new condition. It has been very gently used with probably no more than 20 rolls of film ever run through it (that’s likely way high). If you’ve ever wanted to own the legendary Nikon F, then here’s your chance. Everything works as it should and quite simply put this camera is stunningly beautiful!
Nikon F 35mm SLR Film Camera
Simply one of the best SLRs – ever. It’s in mint condition with only the slightest traces of past use. It comes from a one owner home that has a smoke and pet free environment. This camera is ready to roll – just add your favorite film, attach your favorite lens and go create! The Nikon F is a fully mechanical camera – no battery needed so there’s no built-in TTL exposure metering – pure old school shooting. Contact me for a shipping quote to your location. It must be shipped via accountable means with door to door tracking with signature and insurance. With that said I’m sure we can work out a very affordable shipping option for you. Don’t let this opportunity to own this wonderful camera slip through your hands. Additional pictures are available at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (it can be purchased in our Etsy shop if you would like). Thanks, Chris
$375.00
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No way around it – ugly
A little less ugly in black & white
Argus Match-Matic C3 35mm film camera from the previous century.
It’s available for purchase at http://www.ccstudio2380.com for a very reasonable price.
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Taken with my Fujifilm X-A10 with Canon FD 24mm f2.8 wide angle lens.
Taken with my Fujifilm FinePix S9900W.
This Kodak is now available in our online store at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
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The Kodak Retina Reflex IV was the last in a long-lived series of 35mm film cameras from Kodak. These were manufactured in Germany.
This nearly pristine example is in fully working condition and it will be available for purchase in our store soon. I’ve just have a few more tests to run and it’ll be set to go.
A beautifully clunky work of art and design.
More pics and info to follow.
Chris
Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris 