Thank you for stopping by and have a safe and wonderful Wednesday! – Chris
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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Camera – Fujifilm X-A10 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/ Fujinon Aspherical Lens Super EBC XC 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 OIS II Lens
One focus spot. I love the subtle colors and soft focus.
I’ve owned this camera and lens set for about four years and use it almost exclusively in my studio for product pictures for listing in my online camera shops (Etsy, Mercari, eBay). It’s not a very expensive set (then and now) and one of the benefits is it is super lightweight (521 grams with lens) and is easy to hold with one hand. At 16 megapixels it’s plenty powerful (APS-C sensor) and has a 3-inch color LCD screen. Of course, it features interchangeable lenses so it’s easy to upgrade its capabilities.
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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
Please respect that all content, including photos and text, is this blog’s property and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris, Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris.
Our cactus has been very prolific this year and I was able to capture this lovely blossom at just the right time.
Camera – Fujifilm FinePix S9900W / ISO 200 f5.2 at 1/150 sec.
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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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There’s so much to be thankful for but at the same time, there are so many people hurting. Loss of a meaningful job, loss of a family member, or even the loss of a home. Food insecurity. PTSD. Gun violence. Please keep others in mind as you go about your bountiful life. Give generously and keep others in your thoughts and prayers.
The beauty of Christmas cactus blossoms always makes me smile. Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day! – Chris
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
Please respect that all content, including photos and text, is this blog’s property and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris, Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris.
Thank you for stopping by and have a beautiful day! – Chris
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
Please respect that all content, including photos and text, is this blog’s property and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris, Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris.
Camera – Fujifilm FinePix S9900W.Camera – Canon EOS 7D with Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM macro zoom lens.
This is the earliest it has ever bloomed. Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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
Please respect that all content, including photos and text, is this blog’s property and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris, Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris.
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
Please respect that all content, including photos and text, are the property of this blog and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris, Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris.
Early Gerber daisy.Our mighty front yard oak.Just needs a plant, but which?Maidenhair ferns in the afternoon sun.
Camera – Fujifilm FinePix JX250 (from 2010).
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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Happy Earth Day! Be safe, respect the Earth and one another.
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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Maidenhair ferns at f2.8 – soft non-distracting background
This stunning image (above) was taken through a lens that was made in Japan in the 1950s. What I love about using these well-cared for bits of photographic history is that they produce a level of clarity and sharpness but without the razor sharp and sometimes unnatural look you get with today’s best digital cameras and modern lenses. In my opinion, vintage glass mounted on a mirrorless digital camera is the best of both worlds.
Japanese garden lantern shot at around f8 – nearly perfect focus of the entire roofAzalea blossoms shot at about one meter at f4 – soft circular highlights and gorgeous bokehShot at 135mm at f5.6 – here the background is not pleasing as the sky is bright blue and cloudless – see image belowBetter – shot at f16-f22Nice separation and spot on focus of the top of the flagpole – 135mm at f8Fujifilm X-A10 digital mirrorless camera with Fotodiox M42-FX adapter. The T-mount is changeable and in this case I’ve mounted an M42 screw-in adapter. M42 bodies are typically found on older Yashica, Pentax, Fujica, and many other 35mm SLR cameras.
Let me introduce the star of this post. A wonderful 135mm short telephoto lens made by Sankor for Spiratone. It’s a fast f2.8 lens of a sonnar design with multi-coated surfaces (Tc).
If you own or have been thinking of purchasing a digital mirrorless camera then definitely look into shooting with these classic lenses. I think you’ll find its an interesting diversion from the world of autofocus (and image stabilized) modern lenses. It tends to slow you down and makes you appreciate the photographic process.
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