From 1983, Fuji’s Auto Mate DL-20. The first ever drop-in loading feature. For more, visit here.
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Chris
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Daily ‘Fuji-Fix’ the Fuji DL-150
Mickey & Minnie by Fujifilm
Another neat find from our collection – this rather rare Mickey and Minnie Mouse APS camera by Fujifilm. From about 1999 or so, purchased at Tokyo Disneyland.
This limited edition Mick & Min camera was only available for a limited time at Tokyo Disneyland. The camera inside the collectible tin has never been opened and is still loaded with Fujicolor APS color negative film. I believe my translation of the “40” means that there are about 40 flashes available with the cameras built-in flash. Chances are (although they may still be working) the batteries have long since expired.
For more details on this wonderful Disney collectible, stop by our online store at https://www.ccstudio2380.com
While in our store, feel free to browse around and check out our many rather unique and classic cameras. We’re offering a 10% discount (Code YSB) on your total purchase (less shipping) if you purchased an item you saw on our blog!
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Chris & Carol
Quick Peek – Nikkormat FT3
A new arrival in our already overstuffed camera bag – from 1977, Nikon’s Nikkormat FT3
More about this interesting camera soon.
Chris
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Fujifilm – Makes for a nice little read
A world leader in optic technology, Fujifilm has been building cameras since the 1940s. Today, our Fujinon lenses are used in medical equipment, satellites and high-end filming devices, as well as countless additional products. While Fujifilm is well-known for analogue photography, we’ve made major strides into the digital realm, and our flagship cameras include the […]
via How Fujifilm Builds Strong, Quality Cameras — The Fujifilm Blog
Hi! Mickey Mouse Camera
Our super cool Hi! Mickey Mouse camera from Fujifilm.
Carol made a cute custom camera case for the Fujifilm Hi! Mickey Mouse camera.
You can find this and many other interesting cameras in our online store at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
We’d love to see you there!
C&C ^.^
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Hi! Mickey Mouse by Fujifilm – 1996
New arrival at our store! Straight from a collector in Japan – this cool little compact P&S from Fujifilm.
These are nearly impossible to find outside of Japan as they were only licensed by the Walt Disney Company to Fuji Photo Co., Ltd. with the Fujifilm brand on it. This one was sold at the Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo.
More to come on this one soon – we have the original box and all papers and it’s never been used!
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Chris ^.^
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Happy FUNday!
The end of a long work week (for some) and the start of a busy and fun weekend (for some). We hope to get out and about this weekend for some picture taking as we’ve got two cameras loaded with film and ready to go.
Ash in the studio having some fun!
The two film cameras we’re looking to use this weekend? How about a c1956 Nicca S-3 rangefinder and a 1998 Yashica-Kyocera Profile 4000ix APS camera! The Nicca has some Fujicolor 800 loaded and the Yashica has Fujifilm 200 expired APS film.
We’ll post our pics as soon as we can.
The Fujifilm 200 APS film cartridge being loaded in the Yashica Profile.
The decidedly weird Yashica Profile.
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C&C ^.^
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Fuji Panorama Cardia – 1991
From the ‘Plastic Fantastic’ period of Fuji Photo Film comes this awesome little 35mm compact camera.
Lots of good looking plastic.
Released in Japan in December 1991 for ¥15,800. It features a fixed 28mm Fujinon f/8 lens and a shutter speed of 1/100. Manual winding but with auto exposure and automatic flash.
The set came with plenty of documentation and a nice padded camera case. We added the roll of Fujicolor for a bit of, you know, color!
We love collecting these “new old stock” cameras from the 1980s, 1990s and the 2000s. They were, for the most part, excellent cameras that provided a bridge from complicated SLR cameras to easier to use compact cameras capable of producing high-quality images. Of course, modern smartphones can do panorama photography so why use a film camera? A look that just looks “different” – so analog with all of its imperfections.
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Chris
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First Look… Yashica Pentamatic II – Finally!!!
After years of searching, we’ve finally acquired our first Pentamatic II. A rather rare camera that was only released in Japan and only for a short time. It’s estimated (by us) that less than 6,000 bodies were made. How many of those survived to the present day is of course unknown.
Much more detail about this Pentamatic coming soon.
Studio Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S9000W
Chris
Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris 