Yashima Pigeonflex – my oldest Yashica

March 22, 2019March 22, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Confusing title to be sure.

15536538681_0514261cf6_o (1)

Before Yashica there was Yashima and before that, there was a Pigeonflex. Yashima 1953. That’s 65 years of Japanese dirt, dust, and fuzz – purchased from a collector from Sapporo, Japan. In my eyes… it’s beautiful! The Tomioka lenses are clean and clear. The camera works great too! Made by the wonderful craftspeople of Yashima / Yashica in beautiful Nagano Prefecture along the shores of Lake Suwa.

15540067752_587c98d2b2_o (1)

14983967090_2abb753b84_o (1)

The original Pigeonflex on the left and the first ever TLR to bear the Yashima Flex name on the right. The Pigeonflex has been left in its “as found” condition… proudly showing its 65 plus years of dirt and grime. The Yashima Flex is also in its “as found” condition but it has lived a more protected life. Basically, these are the first two cameras that Yashica (as it has come to be known) manufactured.

23596194100_6d9891dfd3_o (1)

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com as you may see something that strikes your fancy! – Chris

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.

numbers 3.20.19

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

20190319_082603 (2)

20190319_082912 (2)

20190318_185019 (2)

20190319_082729 (2)

Wordless Wednesday – let the numbers speak for themselves

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+

Be sure to check out some of the new items in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – the “Spring into Spring” sale is still on! – Chris

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.

Happy B’Day, Lins!

March 19, 2019Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Our beautiful daughter is 30! A very Happy Birthday, Lindsay!

A University of Florida (UF), College of Fine Arts graduate – May 2012 – Gator Girl!!!

Self-portrait – 2009

Youth soccer – 2003

LOVE her!

Mom and Dad

Eye poppin’ color!

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The azaleas in my backyard have bloomed and although I don’t recall exactly what color these are, they sure are colorful!

20190316_114217

20190316_114235

20190316_114300

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+ / with and without fill-in flash / overcast day / no post production (well just a smidge)

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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.

a man, a watch, a camera

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Mr. David Yulee as seen in downtown Fernandina Beach

Yashica Pentamatic S 35mm SLR mated with the sharp 5.8cm f/1.7 lens which I believe was designed by Zunow. No direct written evidence to support that claim but the design cues are clearly more Zunow than Tomioka. The camera is from 1961 and the lens is from 1960.

Yashica Pentamatic S with attached exposure meter.

Yashica’s first SLRs represented a steep learning curve for the company.

The original Pentamatic ’35’ was co-designed with Nicca Camera starting in 1958. The camera was groundbreaking for Yashica to be sure but a miss overall against the competition (think Nikon F). Yashica’s best was yet to come. I happen to appreciate the rock-solid construction of this often overlooked camera. The lens was only in production for six months and disappeared from Yashica’s lineup at the same time as Zunow’s demise (January 1961). It was the standard lens for the Pentamatic II. This was not the lens that was supplied with the S – Yashica went back to the 5.5cm, f/1.8

Shot with my Samsung Galaxy S4 – January 2015

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com for some great cameras and photo gear. – Chris

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.

liquid ice

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Image 2.25.2019

20190225_170437

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+

Jacksonville, Florida

This image received no post-production except for a gentle crop and a slight exposure adjustment. It was late in the day so I’m sure the camera was doing its best to balance the available light with the need to focus and freeze the action. Sometimes the simplest of cameras are the best. I’m sure a more sophisticated DLSR or mirrorless camera would have captured a “better” image but who lugs those around 24/7?

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com for some awesome photo gear! – Chris

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.

Jacksonville’s Airport – 1947

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I believe this image is from around 1947 – I’m not positive about the exact date but there are many signs that it’s at least the late 1940s. Eastern Air Lines operated DC-3’s until about 1953.

This picture was taken at a local Jacksonville hotel which had on display a series of historical photos of J’ville back in the day. The image is of an Eastern DC-3 parked on the ramp in front of the Imeson Control Tower at the Jacksonville Imeson Airport.

20190225_170004 (1)

This colorized postcard was made from that image and was a well-known postcard of the day depicting Jacksonville. I believe the title on the card is wrong as the airport was not known as the Jacksonville Municipal Airport post World War II.

Make note of the Sailor walking towards the building (lower left) – a common site around the airport as Jacksonville is a “Navy Town”.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to stop by my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

Neon Message – well, OK then

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Street views 2.25.2019

20190225_185602

Samsung Galaxy S8+

Thanks for stopping by and please feel free to take a peek in my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com for some outstanding cameras and accessories. – Chris

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.

flying discs

February 27, 2019February 28, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Discs in a lift… 2.27.2019

20190225_184705

Samsung Galaxy S8+

Thanks for stopping by and please feel free to make a visit to my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com for some rare cameras and accessories. – Chris

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.