Studio Camera: Fujifilm X-A10 with 16-50mm f3.5 Fujinon Lens
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New Toy – Yashica U-matic
Wonderful 8mm film camera from around 1961 –
Complete kit – I’m only missing the original batteries. Not pictured is the wired remote control.
LIFE magazine ad from 1961
From the Australian catalog by Swift & Bleakley c1962
“Oh no”, she exclaimed! “Not movie cameras too!” Carol to Chris upon seeing the new toy.
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Vintage Glass – Vivitar FD 300mm f5.5 Telephoto Lens
Offered here is a very nice example of some early (1970s) Vivitar lens making.
This wonderful lens was made to some very high standards in Japan during the late 1970s. This manual focus telephoto is set up to mount to Canon (FD mount) film body cameras such as the AE-1, F-1, A-1 and the T Series of 35mm SLRs. This heavyweight lens (almost 2 pounds worth) of glass and brass was designed to compete with the best optics out there but at a reasonable price. This one owner lens is in mint new condition and functions like it too!
It’s easily adapted to most any digital camera body – this one is set to use on my Fujifilm X-A10. Of course, it’s able to use straight up on any Canon FD mount film body and most any vintage 35mm film cameras with an adapter.
It’s available for purchase from our online shop at https://www.ccstudio2380.com for a very reasonable price.
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Chris
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Yashica 44 LM – Up close in the studio
Yashica 44 LM 127 roll film medium format film camera – 1960
Studio Camera: Fujifilm X-A10 hybrid with Canon FD 24mm f/ 2.8 wide angle lens with Canon Close-Up Lens 240 (see below). The front of the lens was about 3 inches from the Yashica. No cropping or other post production. A poor man’s Fujifilm-X.
ISO 400 on Acros film simulation mode at f/ 16 at 1/30 sec.
Canon FD 24mm f/ 2.8 wide angle lens with Canon Close-Up Lens 240.
Great combination for getting close.
Last two images shot with Fujifilm FinePix S9900W.
Chris
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Please respect that all content, including photos and text are property of this blog and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris.
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The Hoyt Building c1876
Along beautiful Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island – Florida
One of my favorite buildings along Centre Street. Such details and colors.
Taken with my Fujifilm X-A10 with Canon FD 24mm f2.8 lens
Velvia Vivid mode
Hand held at around 1/15
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Happy SUNday!
Rose in a window.
Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island – Florida
Fujifilm X-A10 with Canon FD 24mm f2.8 lens
Velvia Vivid
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Our Town – Labor Day Weekend
Always a few flags flying along Centre Street, Fernandina Beach – Amelia Island
The fudge shop always a big draw – just getting the crowd on a Saturday night.
Ice cream everywhere!
There’s that Saturday night crowd at Fantastic Fudge.
The famous Palace Saloon… you know they’ll be busy this weekend!
My camera… Fujifilm X-A10 with Canon FD 24mm f2.8 lens. Film simulation mode was Velvia Vivid. I love the gentle colors and the not “eye etching” sharpness that the Canon lens provides. ISO was generally 800-1200 and most apertures were f5.6 to f8 with super slow shutter speeds that were hand held.
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Lovely building along the tracks.
Our “vintage” town was conceived in the mid 1850s with many of the buildings from the 1870s onward still standing (commercial and private). Our town was skipped over by progress so we’re fortunate to have retained some of our Southern charm into the 21st century.
Here’s a neat old building that’s the last one on the south side of Centre Street – closest to the railway station and still active tracks.
If you look closely at the far right side you’ll see a passing freight train.
I’ve photographed this store in it’s many versions over the years… now it’s a jewelry store that been nicely reimagined. I love the faint outlines of previous advertisements on its side.
Note the rather large cedar trees on the property. The Lesesne House. Built just prior to the start of the Civil War.
Further down Centre Street and right next to the c1911 post office is this lovely home. One of the few remaining private homes (not B&B) still left in the downtown center.
The cedar tree that is in front of this house.
The Lesesne House (c1860) as seen from the historic post office parking lot.
Side view of the Lesesne House along Centre Street (above). c1911 post office below.
Thanks for stopping by! All images were taken with my Fujifilm X-A10 with Canon FD 24mm f2.8 lens.
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SUNday Door
Happy Sunday all!
Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island – Florida
Hybrid Camera: Fujifilm X-A10 with Canon FD 24mm f2.8
Chris
David Levy Yulee – 1856 Fernandina
U.S. Senator David L. Yulee was instrumental in bringing the first railroad to Fernandina, Amelia Island – Florida. That railroad still operates today.
Mr. Yulee waiting for his train.
For the most part, these tracks follow the same path that they did back in 1856.
Downtown Fernandina Beach as it looks today – Fernandina’s history closely follows the success of the railroad (or lack of it) to its present day look.
Statue of David L. Yulee
Although Senator Yulee is credited with many great accomplishments during the mid to late 19th century he remains a troubling figure. He gave up his seat in Congress when the Civil War broke out and his famous railroad was built on the backs of slaves. The Union Army took out most of his rolling stock on the west coast of Florida and even fired at Yulee’s train as it left Fernandina for the last time during the early stages of the war. The town of Yulee, Florida (nearby) is named for him as is Levy County, Florida.
Mr. Yulee was a prisoner held at Fort Pulaski (near Savannah, Georgia) for about 9 months following the war in 1865 – more than likely because of his support for the Confederacy .
Hybrid Camera: Fujifilm X-A10 with Canon FD 24mm f2.8 lens
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