Yashica Model LM 44

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A beautiful example of this interesting camera from Yashica.

With its original box and still looking like new.

The LM 44 had a built-in light meter (LM) and used 127-roll film.

Produced from 1959 to 1965. It was much smaller than a 120-roll film TLR.

If you’re interested in these collectible twin-lens cameras (TLR) from Yashica remember that they use the now discontinued 127-roll film vice the common 120-roll film. I understand that there are ways to re-spool 120 films on 127 film rolls. Thanks for stopping by. – Chris

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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

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wordless wednesday

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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twosday 2 fer – Random Yashica

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022Chris and Carol 2 Comments

A couple of images were recently “discovered” in my image files.

The Yashica Pentamatic ’35’ was Yashica’s first 35mm SLR. Designed with the assistance of Nicca camera which Yashica acquired in 1958.

The Yashica Flex S was the first TLR (twin-lens reflex) to have an attached but uncoupled exposure meter attached. The Minicam flash was a very popular flash unit in the mid-1950s.

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Happy SUNday! – Disney Revisited

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Remembering a fun visit to the Magic Kingdom back in late 2013. Thanks for stopping by! – Chris and Carol

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wordless wednesday

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Atlantic Coast Sunrise

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Amelia Island, Florida.

My son Tim took these this morning while out on a morning walk. Well done!

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Happy SUNday! – “Ride like the wind, Bullseye!”

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Everybody’s favorite Sherriff! Woody’s Talk’n Bank.

Bullseye from the now closed and demolished Disney Quest which was located in Downtown Disney (closed 2017).

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wordless wednesday

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022Chris and Carol 2 Comments

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Mamiyaflex and Fuji Film

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve always enjoyed collecting classic cameras and often those vintage cameras would have an unused (and sometimes used but undeveloped) film with them. So I naturally decided to start collecting expired film as it is a pleasant reminder of the films that you used in the past.

Mamiyaflex II on the left and a Mamiyaflex Junior on the right.

Expired Fuji Film NEOPAN F – January 1964

Three decades were covered – 1948, 1952, and 1964. Do you collect vintage film? What’s your oldest? Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Mamiyaflex C2

September 26, 2022Chris and Carol 2 Comments

If you hadn’t given this wonderful camera a try then I highly recommend you give Peggy’s post a read. She found an awesome C2 and did a great job replacing the worn-out leatherette. – Chris

Camera Go Camera

Unfortunately the tank’s problems got worse and due to the cost of it I decided to return it to the seller. They were awesome and gave me a full refund, no questions asked. I bought the C33 at a camera fair and I originally picked up a scrappy looking C2. The dealer then showed me the tank and I fell for it….back in the shop there was the scrappy C2 again. So I took the refund money and bought it, it was kismet. It was also half the price of the C33, probably due to the state of the leather which fell off in tiny pieces at the slightest touch.

I played with it a little in the shop and everything seemed ok, but until I put a film in it I could not tell for sure. As I was in Ueno I walked straight to Yodobashi Camera and…

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