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.
In the studio.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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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 – 1891Fernandina Beach Post Office – 1911Post 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.
Nikon’s first and maybe best.
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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.Nikon classics.
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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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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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
As nice a set as I’ve ever owned.A centerpiece for any collection.
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Candid street photography can be super satisfying but it can also be stressful if you’re not an outgoing person or you’re in a less than favorable shooting location (busy street, lots of people). I’m basically very shy so approaching strangers is a challenge for me. There’s no one camera that’s best suited for taking candid pics but a few have earned a reputation as good street cams. One that comes to mind is the Yashica T3 (Kyocera T Scope).
The Konica Kanpa! (Kanpai). 35mm “Party Camera” with a voice-activated shutter.I believe the “scope” on the Konica is a bit bigger.Konica’s waist-level finder.Kyocera’s waist-level finder.Slide the microphone switch upwards to adjust the sensitivity of the built-in mic.It features a sharp 34mm Konica 3element/3 group glass lens.
Designed to be used in a group setting for automatically tripping the electronic shutter when someone or everyone yells “Kanpai” (Cheers) or whatever you want to yell out – cheese works too. When used in a street setting the camera can conveniently sit in your lap or just hang around your neck and frame your shot with the top-mounted finder. I guess you could just yell “Hi!” at everyone without touching the shutter button and then capture their reaction (I’m not that brave).
As I continue to pass along interesting bits of my camera collection I’ve added this unique camera to my online camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. It might make the perfect Christmas gift for that hard to buy for person on your holiday shopping list. Thanks for stopping by, Chris
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Yashica Zoomate 150EF set from 2001.Kyocera Zoom Lens – 10 elements in 8 groups, coated, dual aspherical optics.Still new in its box!
PRESS RELEASE
February 9, 2001
KYOCERA RELEASES SECOND COMPACT ZOOM
CAMERA WITH THE YASHICA ZOOMATE 150EF
Somerset, NJ—Following in the wake of its successful launch of the Yashica Zoomate
165EF compact zoom camera, Kyocera Optics now unveils the latest offering in its line
of “Super Flash” cameras—the Yashica Zoomate 150EF.
Like its sister camera, the Zoomate 150EF is fully loaded with the features and
performance photographers demand in a compact 35mm camera. Fully automatic, the
camera provides auto focus, auto exposure, and five built-in flash modes. A precise, five-point
passive focusing system locks your subject in focus for exceptionally sharp
photographs with every shot. The 38mm-150mm lens glides to the setting of your choice
with the touch of a button. With its programmed auto exposure, the camera insures the
best color and contrast under a range of lighting conditions. Five flash options—
including fill flash and red-eye reduction—allow the photographer to select the flash
strength desired to properly illuminate his subject: Backlit objects are brightened,
daytime shadows are eliminated and intimate portraits can be created using only natural
light.
Constructed of ten elements in eight groups, the lens system in the Zoomate 150EF
provides astonishing color and clarity. Brilliant colors pop off each photo, whether the
subject is a Cape Cod sunset or a family reunion. The sharpness of the images perfectly
complements the color. Thanks to the camera’s coated dual aspherical lens, crisp,
detailed photos are created shot after shot.
The Zoomate 150EF boasts an array of other key features as well. Standard features
include automatic film load/advance/rewind, mid-roll manual rewind, a top shutter speed
of 1/300 second, Infinity Lock, and a built-in panoramic switch. For users with
eyeglasses, the camera offers a built-in adjustable diopter (+1 – -3). For photographers who demand excellent optics,
outstanding flash functionality and fully automatic features in a compact, lightweight
camera, the Yashica Zoomate 150EF is the perfect combination of power and
performance.
The Zoomate 150EF is manufactured by Kyocera Optics, Inc., a division of Kyocera
International, Inc.
Just in time for Christmas, I’ve added this to my online camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com… Thanks for stopping by, Chris
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Another beautiful Minolta has found its way into our collection and to be quite frank, we have more SLRs than we could ever possibly shoot with or even display. So, this lovely Minolta X-700 MPS is available in our camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Minolta X-700 35mm film camera set.Minolta X-700 MPS (Minolta Program System) with sharp Rokkor MD 50mm f/2 lens.This Minolta can be shot on full automatic exposure, aperture priority, or fully manual where you set both the shutter and aperture.The X-700 is super easy to use and to me is lightweight enough to carry around all day.The full-color brochure (over 40 pages) is filled with charts, tables, lists, and features of every Minolta lens and accessory available. The brochure is rather har-to-find and it’s included with the camera.
The Minolta X-700 is truly the heart of a complete system (MPS) of data backs, motor drives, flash units, lenses, focusing screens, close-up and macro accessories, meters, and cases. It’s one of our favorite 35mm SLRs to use. If you’re interested, pop on over to our shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com which is hosted by Etsy. Thanks for stopping by! – Chris & Carol
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Camera – Olympus Infinity Stylus Zoom 115 QD on Kodak T-MAX 400 Black & White Negative Film (expired 02/2017)
Art, artsy, or just a bad photograph?
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The Olympus Infinity Stylus Zoom 115 is also known as the Olympus mju Zoom 115.
At 115mm short telephoto. Sliders Seaside Grill, Amelia Island, Florida.
The power of the zoom. The zoom lens travels from a medium wide angle of 38mm to an impressive 115mm short telephoto. These images were taken on expired (02/2017) Kodak T-MAX 400 film and processed and scanned by Reformed Film Lab https://reformedfilmlab.com/
I’ll have more about this elegant point & shoot coming up soon. In the meantime, Happy Almost Halloween!
Kodak T-MAX 400 black & white negative film.
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