Happy SUNday! – I take an old friend out for a photowalk.

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The Nikon L35AF was Nikon’s first 35mm autofocus camera. Its reputation is top-notch, which is the name it is known by in Japan – Picaichi. No swooping lines here, just a solidly built gem from the 1980s.

The Nikon features a super-sharp f/2.8 35mm lens.

Loaded with fresh Fujifilm 200. Not my favorite since Fuji dropped the better versions, but it’s still colorful and contrasty.

They came in two models. The first was an ISO 400, and the updated one was ISO 1000. This is the latter ISO 1000 one.

I just added this very nice, unused Canon CPS Think Tank camera bag to my Etsy camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

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Canon Sure Shot MegaZoom 76 – a Modern Classic

October 22, 2023October 27, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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.

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

Fujifilm Nexia Cameras – 3200 ixZ

September 18, 2023November 5, 2023Chris and Carol 2 Comments

When it was released in 2000 it listed for about $400 USD.

Like it was carved out of a block of stainless steel –

Brand new Fujifilm Nexia 3200 ixZ MRC APS film camera from 2000. Just before the digital camera revolution took hold, Fujifilm designed these super sharp and compact cameras with loads of features. This one features a sharp Super EBC Fujinon 23 to 70mm Zoom (7 elements/7 groups) f4.8 lens which has better specs than the popular Fujifilm Tiara.
It’s available in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com along with 4 other Nexia models all still new in the box and in mint condition.
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Asahi Pentax MZ-L

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023Chris and Carol 2 Comments

I’ve added this beautiful Pentax MZ-L 35mm SLR to my camera shop. It’s complete with a sharp (Asahi) SMC Pentax-FA f3.5-5.6 28-90mm zoom lens. It’s basically NOS as it’s been in my collection since new. Pop on over to www.ccstudio2380.com for a look. This is the last Asahi-Pentax camera in my collection. Time to pass it along to the next photographer.

Comes complete with store display cards!

It’s basically a NOS set direct from Japan.

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Nikon’s Little Gem – L35AF Set from 1983

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Complete set – the original box with matching serial numbers and papers.

Nikon L35AF 35mm compact point & shoot classic from the early 1980s. Nikon’s finest.

Beautiful Nikon L35AF 35mm compact point & shoot camera set. It’s been professionally serviced and film tested – ready for another 40 years of service. It’s available in my camera shop at www.ccstudio2380.com
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Nikon One Touch (AF3) – 1987

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Nikon followed up on the success of their first autofocus compact 35mm camera the Nikon L35AF (1983) with the AF2 in 1984 and then this model the One Touch (AF3). It’s a bit confusing because nowhere did Nikon call this third version the AF3 – it was simply the Nikon One Touch. The good news is that I have a beautiful One Touch in mint condition and still in its original box and with all of its factory goodies. I’ve shot two rolls with it recently and I’m always amazed at just how sharp the images are with this camera and with some Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 400 film. The lens is a fast and sharp Nikon 35mm f/2.8 glass lens with macro (close-up) coupled with as Nikon describes a 16-step autofocus system.

Nearly new complete set.

It’s fun whenever you get to collect such a nice camera with all of its original goodies.

Gorgeous Nikon One Touch. A much more modern design than the 1983 original.

Sample image shot on Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 400 color negative film.

If you’re interested in this camera I’ve added it to my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Happy SUNday!

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Testing my Nikon L35AF compact point & shoot 35mm film camera. – 1983

All of these images were taken using Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 400 color negative film.

Nassau County (Florida) Courthouse – 1891

Post office building as seen from across Centre Street, Historic District, Fernandina Beach.

F-4U Corsair reproduction, Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport terminal.

If you are unfamiliar with the Nikon L35AF, it was released in 1983 and was Nikon’s first autofocus point & shoot camera. It features a sharp 35mm f2.8 Nikon lens.

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Nikon L25AF vs One Touch (AF3)

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Round one – weight.

Both cameras were weighed with their respective batteries installed but with no film. There appears to be more metal in the L35AF and of course, the lens is a five element lens (not sure how much of a difference there is between a 5 element and 4 element lens). The One Touch has much more plastic but it still feels quite solid.

Round two – size.

The One Touch is a bit wider than the L35AF and certainly more modern looking.

Since both cameras are considered to be compact point & shoot models from the same manufacturer I don’t think the size was a consideration. There’s a four-year gap between the two so I’ll guess the difference in weight is the amount of metal used and the advancement in electronics minimization. I haven’t run a roll of film through the L35AF yet but I’ve used two different One Touch cameras and enjoyed using them.

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Coming soon, Nikon One Touch (AF3)

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Complete set from 1987 – mint in its original box – film tested.

Testing is complete now I’m just waiting for the lab to send me my scans. It could be in my Etsy shop this weekend. Visit http://www.ccstudio2380.com to see. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Canon A-1 35mm SLR – 1980 Winter Olympics Edition

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris – My Canon A-1 35mm SLR 1980 Winter Olympics camera set is now available in my camera shop at www.ccstudio2380.com It’s in collector’s condition and has been professionally serviced (new light seals, mirror pad, and lubed) and is 100% fully working. Don’t miss out on this gem of a camera! Thanks for stopping by, Chris #canona1 #canon #canoncamera #35mm #slr #filmcamera #canonolympics #1980olympics #jeanclaudekilly #lakeplacid #madeinjapan #photography #ccstudio2380