bleu et rouge

September 26, 2019October 3, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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I’m feeling colorful today! – Chris

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Canon Macrolite ML-1… 1970s Tech

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon’s ultra-sophisticated and hyper-expensive ring flash from the late 1970s. Designed specifically with Canon’s new FD 80-200mm f/4 zoom lens in mind (combined with the Canon Close-Up 500T Lens) it performed well with the A-1, AE-1, AV-1, AT-1, and the AE-1 Program. The flash was also very capable on most of Canon’s SLRs of the late 1970s and 1980s including the original F-1 and the F-1 (New).

Both flashes could be used together or with a flip of the white switch, one side only.

The flash is perfect for photographing flowers and insects outside and in the studio as you get the greatest control over the depth of field and eliminate harsh shadows. The flash also works beautifully for portrait work and in documentation photography.

The lenses recommended by Canon are: New FD 80-200mm f/4, FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C., FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro, FD 100mm f/4 S.C. Macro, and the New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro, New FD 100mm f/4 Macro.

When it was released, the ML-1 set retailed for around $425 or more! That’s some serious coin back in the day (and still is).

Here it’s fitted on my Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 macro lens which works well for general macro photography.

The original instruction book is complete with 39 pages. It was published in November 1979.

This gorgeous set has been an important part of my Canon collection for years but it’s time to move on with some of my gear. I tested it completely just the other day and it works just like new. It’s in mint condition overall, a solid 9 of 10 and a 10 of 10 operationally. The original box is complete and comes with its styrofoam insert. The box is solid but it does show some shelf wear. It does not have the original wide adapter inserts for the flash heads. I’ve never used them and I guess I never noticed that they went “missing”. They’re probably in another box somewhere. The set includes both of the adapter rings (52mm and 55mm) and both of the tightening rings (52mm and 55mm).

The battery pack takes (8) AA batteries in two magazines and they recharge the capacitor very quickly.

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It’s a bit hard to see but the test lamp does light and the auto exposure system is spot on.

The Canon A-1 is not included with this listing. Only the Macrolite ML-1 set.

It’s available in my online camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com or you can purchase it directly from here. I’ll ship it almost anywhere in the world as long as I can see tracking to your door (signature required). Please contact me for a shipping quote first.

Canon Macrolite ML-1 Electronic Ring-Flash Set

Like new Canon Macrolite ML-1 close-up flash set as described in this post.

$225.00

As always, thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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macro monday

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Studio Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S9900W

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Macro Monday (Wednesday Edition)

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hope everybody had an enjoyable Christmas. A nice way to start off your after Christmas day!

Christmas cactus – the gift that keeps on giving! Chris

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open for business

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Christmas cactus in all its glory!

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Hanging On – Starting Over

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018Chris and Carol 1 Comment

The last leaves of autumn and new growth.

River maple pops its new blossoms while an old leaf refuses to “leave”.

The last few days of January and the river maples are showing their new blossoms and buds.

The last pear leaf and the first bud.

Japanese garden bell catches the last rays of the day.

A beautiful day in the garden as our North Florida sunlight warms with its late winter rays. Hopefully, we’re past our hard freezes and we’ll be frost free the rest of the winter.

Thanks for stopping by! Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S9900W

Chris ^.^

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Microciti

October 28, 2017October 28, 2017Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Playing in the studio.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Please visit our e-commerce site at https://www.ccstudio2380.com for some really neat stuff!

Chris

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