Happy SUNday! – rare Pokemon Center New York baseball cap

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023Chris and Carol 2 Comments

It’s down to the final 12 hours of bidding on my rare Pokemon baseball cap on eBay (item # 285182215981). We purchased the cap at the Pokemon Center New York in the Summer of 2002 which was soon after the store opened in the heart of the City. It’s time to pass it along.

It was made in a limited number and few have survived twenty years on.

Port and Company is a maker of limited-run hats with unique designs.

If you’re a fan of anything from the early days of the Pokemon Center New York than this is for you. Very few hats ever come up for sale at auction. Check out my eBay store if you’re interested or just curious.

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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Vintage Leather Camera Bag

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I came across the beautiful leather camera bag while meeting with some clients of mine. They had a nice assortment of classic cameras to sell and as an afterthought, added this bag with the cameras.

I was immediately taken with the overall design of the bag and who couldn’t resist the warm and well-worn patina the leather had developed over the decades.

What amazed me the most was that all of the stitching on the exterior of the bag was intact – nothing had pulled apart. I’m guessing that the bag is from the 1950s although the 1960s wouldn’t be a stretch.

The only spot where some of the stitching had given way was around this accessory pouch sewn into the bottom of the lid. No other markings could be found except for these and a Google search didn’t provide any clues as to who was the maker.

I had planned on restoring the leather and maybe redoing the dividers inside but a lack of free time prevented me from ever getting around to it. So, I listed it in my online Etsy shop (www.ccstudio2380.com) and it sold within a day! Hopefully, the owner has plans for the bag that include a freshening up of the leather and maybe even getting the lock to work again.

The fabric-covered dividers are still very much intact but could stand some padding and new fabric.

Even the bottom of the bag is in amazing condition. Maybe I’m way off on the age of this bag.

Has anyone seen a bag like this before? How about the logo inside the bag? As I’ve mentioned, there are no other markings indicating where it was made and who may have made it. In the end, everything worked out alright – a customer bought a beautiful bag and has the chance to give it another life. Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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

Happy SUNday! – Camera straps, Disney, and Olympics!

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Happy Sunday to all… I’ve got a few camera straps for sale in my Etsy Camera Shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

If you’re a fan of Disney then I’ve got you covered!

How’s this for a in your face Minnie Mouse camera strap? It’s actually one of the hardest Disney straps to get here in the US as it was only available for a short time in Japan. It’s brand new (unused) in its original retail package from the Disney Store, Japan.

This one I don’t have the original package but it’s still unused and in mint new condition.

Rare “plain” classic Canon camera strap. These straps are always in high demand by collectors but few have survived totally unused and still new like this one.

Includes the HTF leather strap protectors (body savers).

A genuine Canon fanny pack from the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. This one is still new, never used! Holds a large SLR or DSLR and at least two lenses.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday!

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Happy SUNday! – Lionel Trains

May 26, 2019May 26, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A few peeks at some of my Lionel trains from the 1950s and 1960s. These trains saw some action!

“O” gauge locomotive.

He actually moved the milk cans onto a platform. Super cool!

Some random billboard ads of the day.

The 1960s missile train car – yep, the roof opened and a missile would fire – toy armageddon!

All of my trains have been sold off to various collectors. I just have the pics and great memories of playing with them with my dad.

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Have a beautiful day! – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Yashica Cousins

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

Yashica’s advertising figurine (doll?) from the early 1960s. Officially nameless but I’ve tagged him with “Sailor Boy” for obvious reasons.

My camera shop display sized (20 cm) Yashica “Sailor Boy”. This one was still in its sealed plastic bag and original box from Modern Plastics of Japan.

Another dealer display model (not mine) of Yashica’s “Sailor Boy” – this one looks as though he’s been in a bar fight in Tokyo!

I’m not sure which one was first but my guess is that the “tough guy” version may have been a prototype as I’ve never seen another one for sale in all my years of collecting Yashica branded items.

Have a great day y’all! – Chris

I’ve listed some neat items in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – pop on over and check it out!

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Minolta SR T MC – available now

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve added some nice collectibles in my online shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com or if you’re interested in this rather hard to find Minolta, it’s available right here.

Vintage Minolta SR-T MC 35mm SLR Film Camera

Super nice and exceptionally clean, this hard to find Minolta in pro-black is available now to add to your collection. These cameras were made exclusively for sale in the United States at J.C. Penny and K-Mart department stores from around 1973-1975. This SLR will come with its original matching MC Rokkor-PF f/1.7 55mm lens and original metal Minolta lens cap. The lens is clean, clear, and crisp and the focus is spot on. The shutter works properly at all speeds (it's a mechanical shutter) and it sounds "classic". The only thing is the built-in TTL meter does not register consistently so you'll have to use a handheld meter or your phone meter app (simple to use; I use mine all the time). Please email or message me with any questions. Thanks, Chris

$147.00

Happy SUNday! – let sleeping puppies lie

February 10, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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‘Jolly’ from Disney’s 101 Dalmatians

Have a beautiful day and thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Holiday Sale! All photography items receive special pricing now through Christmas!

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

shop sale

Just a small sample of some of the items in our shop that are on sale right now! Receive 15% off any item – no limits! Use CODE2380 when checking out or contact me at ccphotographyai@gmail.com for assistance.

Thanks bunches for stopping by! – Chris

Canon”Official 35mm Camera of the 1984 Olympics”

October 10, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon 1984 Olympics Camera Strap

Rare Canon "The Official 35mm Camera of the 1984 LA Olympics" Adjustable Neck-Shoulder Strap. ***New Condition - Never Used*** In beautiful red, white & blue. Genuine Canon item. This is the super hard to find official Canon 1984 Olympic camera strap in new condition. This large strap is 2 inches wide by about 30 inches long but is adjustable. A nice addition for any Canon collection and a great Olympic collectible too.

$65.00

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I can mail this worldwide – please request a quote to your country. In the USA it mails for $10.00 via USPS Priority Mail with insurance and a tracking number. This can also be purchased at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Hi There! We have a online store!

October 11, 2017Chris and Carol 3 Comments

After years of collecting the things that we love, it’s time to share some of our collection with others. We have a Etsy Store that is “everything” oriented but this one is hosted on Etsy’s Pattern site.

If you’re interested in some outstanding classic film photography items, then pop on over to our online store at –

CC’s Studio Twenty-3 Eighty

http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Classic Cameras, Fine Art Photography, Rare Collectibles, Custom Designs & Creations, Buying and Locating Services and so much more!

You can contact us here and through our site at chriscarol@ccstudio2380.com

Thanks!

Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris

Yashica cameras and so much more!

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