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Nikon L35AF Brochure – 1983

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Nikon’s little gem of a compact point-and-shoot 35mm film camera.

The cover.
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Specs.
Centerfold a.
Centerfold b.

If you can get your hands on a lovely, near-mint model, go for it! The lens, the autofocus, and the autoexposure can’t be beat.

Mine, but it just sold in my Etsy shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

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Happy SUNday!

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A ‘gift’ from Canada.

I received a package from Canada the other day, and these lovely stamps were carefully attached and not cancelled.

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Comments are always welcome; I’ve learned a great deal from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by. While there, visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios, hosted on Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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what time is it, really?

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Nassau County (Florida) historic courthouse, c1891. Amelia Island treasure.

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Comments are always welcome; I’ve learned a great deal from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by. While there, visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios, hosted on Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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wordless wednesday

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Comments are always welcome; I’ve learned a great deal from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by. While there, visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios, hosted on Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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A Yashica makes an appearance in a sci-fi movie, again.

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Thanks to a tip I received from Mike Bowman, I was able to grab this snip from the 1961 sci-fi movie ‘The Phantom Planet’ of a Yashica YT-100 tape recorder! It was part of the dashboard of a spaceship control panel. If you want to see for yourself, it’s at time stamp 41:47 in the very campy movie.
A nice original boxed set from 1960.
Yashica Camera vs. Rodan!

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SUNday’s Cameras – Fujifilm Fun

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Fujifilm FinePix S3380 14MP CCD sensor bridge camera.
26x Fujinon 24-500mm lens.
Fujifilm FinePix AX330.
Super sharp CCD sensor and 14MP.

There’s plenty of fun to be had with these two from Fujifilm. The super compact FinePix AX330, which fits in a shirt pocket, to the powerful FinePix S3380 bridge camera with a 26x 500mm Fujinon zoom lens and image stabilization, in a package that’s smaller than a typical DSLR or mirrorless camera. They are both in my Etsy camera shop now and available for purchase at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.

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Comments are always welcome; I’ve learned a great deal from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by. While there, visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios, hosted on Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Making a good case for a nice bag…

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Looking for a nice classic camera bag or case for your special and collectible camera? I’ve got some.

Classic Canon green and tan camera case.
Unique collaboration between Artisan & Artist and Canon. The only one I’ve seen in years.
ThinkTank and Canon CPS sling bag.

I have all three of these in my Etsy camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com if you are interested.

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Comments are always welcome; I’ve learned a great deal from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by. While there, visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios, hosted on Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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wednesday’s word: towers, a photo tour.

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At the beach, Amelia Island.
Disney’s City Hall.
Amongst the trees.
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, Florida.
Fernandina Victorian gem.
Famous shadow.
The Tower, Pisa.
Disney World towers, spires, and chimneys.
Church tower, Fernandina.
Tower-tower.
Another Victorian gem in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
The Clock Tower – Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Famous silhouettes.
My favorite lighthouse – Montauk Point, Long Island.
Montauk Lighthouse, 1972.
A small lighthouse, Mayport, Florida.
Power to the people!
Up close.
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island.

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Comments are always welcome; I’ve learned a great deal from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by. While there, visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios, hosted on Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Happy SUNday!

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A hydoponically grown pansy.

Fujifilm X-T2 mirrorless digital camera. Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS lens at 24mm. Velvia Vivid.

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Happy Birthday?

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July 4, 2025

I feel sad today. The country has lost its way. We used to care about the most vulnerable people in our society, and now we demonize them. We no longer think of those less fortunate than us as anything but numbers, numbers that should be cut from our bulging budget. We’ve become a cruel nation, just like the ones we used to fight against and criticize. I served my country for over twenty years in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1997. We defended this country from the “Evil Empire” during the Cold War. We would have given our lives to save our country; I swore an oath to defend the Constitution, and now, people ignore the Constitution as if it meant nothing. The Rule of Law has meaning just like the teachings of Christ. Christians who hate are not Christians. I despise what I see, and I am saddened by what this country is becoming. So, Happy Birthday, America. Happy 249 years! Let’s hope we still have the country we started with on our 250th birthday. Peace and compassion, Chris