Happy SUNday!

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A few images from a recent photo walk in the downtown historic district. Canon EOS R and Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.

Lots of small shops along Centre Street.

A local artist from the high school added some artistry to the downtown.

Fantastic Fudge’s entry with its cast-iron facade.

The World Famous Palace Saloon. It’s Florida’s oldest continuing operating bar.

The unbearable heat of summer has passed, so it’s a great time to visit Fernandina Beach on beautiful Amelia Island.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a fantastic Sunday, Chris

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Now in color!

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A friend on Threads colorized my original black-and-white photo from December 1960. I’m pictured at Lake Mead, Nevada. My dad, Paul, took the image with his 1953 Polaroid Pathfinder 110 medium format camera.

Pictured with my first camera, a Kodak Flashmite 20.

It’s not a bad colorization. I’m pretty sure my pants were blue dungarees, though.

I’ll have to find out which app he used and give it a go. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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two views – quick hit

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fernandina Beach (Florida) Historic District on Amelia Island. A couple of iconic Centre Street icons.

Contax RX 35mm SLR. Fujicolor Neopan Acros 100II black and white negative film.

Canon EOS R. Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.

1876 Building. Fujifilm Instax Wide 300.

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single frame

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Limited Edition Canon OD F-1 from early 1978. Out of the blue (in this case, green), Canon in Japan released about 2,000 of these factory-painted olive-drab F-1s, reportedly only for the home market. They came with a special box, unique strap, custom case, and no lens. My OD F-1 has seen some action as it has just a touch of brassing in its key wear points, which I have no problem with. I’ve added a Canon Power Winder F and my trusty Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. lens. Canon only made the body green, so no green accessories or lenses exist. I have this set loaded with film and will take it out and about soon. Stay connected for more about this special camera and my images.

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Friday Fotos! – part 2

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Fernandina Beach (Florida) Nassau County Courthouse in the historic district. Contax RX. Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100II film.

Centre Street, downtown historic district, Fernandina Beach. Contax RX. Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100II film.

We’re famous for our doors. Contax RX. Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100II film.

Flying Fish – Canon EOS R with Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.

Parting Shot

Gorgeous Asahi Pentax SL 35mm camera and lens set from 1968. It’s been professionally serviced and brought back to factory specifications. It’s in my Etsy camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

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Friday Fotos! – some recent cameras featured from my collection.

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This is a fully dressed Canon F-1. The body is my 1978 original, with the addition of the Canon Servo EE Finder, a Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 chrome nose lens, and Canon Motor Drive MF. It’s crazy heavy.

This is an Asahi Pentax SL from 1968 with a super-sharp Asahi Super-Takumar f/1.8 55mm lens. It’s a basic camera with a mechanical shutter and no built-in meter. It’s a gem in all-black paint. This one is available for purchase in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

Officially known as the Canon OD F-1. The ‘OD’ indicates olive drab. It was a limited edition F-1 made in early 1978 and in limited quantities. Possibly just over 2,000 made. I’ve also added a Canon Power Winder F and a Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. lens from 1978. Canon didn’t color-match any accessories or lenses to this special version. Sharp and cool.

**Photographic Excellence**
One of the reasons I enjoy using my Fujifilm X-T2 is that it handles like my favorite Contax RTS. I use the Yashica lens and its cousin, the Carl Zeiss Planar f/1,7 50mm lens, equally. Both are made in the same factory from similar-quality glass. By the way, the Yashica f/1.7 lens is heavier than the Planar if weight equals quality.
Fujifilm X-T2 from 2016 and the Contax RTS from 1976.

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I’m back with more cameras, photo gear, lenses, and of course, more images!

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fernandina Beach (Florida) Historic District.

Contax RX
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens.
Fujifilm Neopan Professional Acros 100II Film.
Straight scans from The Darkroom – no editing. I couldn’t be happier with the results.

Nassau County (Florida) Historic Courthouse on Centre Street.

It is a beautiful and well-balanced camera set. The RX was first released in 1996, towards the end of Contax’s 35mm film era. Yashica was long gone by then.

If you’re in Fernandina, you must have a few pirates along the street. Shown here just outside the Palace Saloon.

Our pirate friend in color. Canon EOS R with Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.

There you have it. My latest photowalk in our lovely historic district. If you are ever near Amelia Island, you must pop on by for a visit. I highly recommend the Canon EOS R system, lenses, and Contax RX. The Carl Zeiss lenses made for the Contax line are absolutely incredible.

Parting shot.