Early 1971 Canon F-1 Box Set

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

My very early 1971 (maybe as early as March) Canon F-1 box. These original F-1 boxes are difficult to come by, but I was extremely lucky to add this one to my collection recently. As a side note, I graduated from high school in 1971.

This set included the camera body and lens, with a lens hood and case. I have all the proper bits.

On one side of the box is a list of available accessories (accessories obtainable).

Shown here with Canon’s part or model numbers. I think it was super smart of them to include this information on the box, as most buyers purchased additional items at the time of sale or shortly afterward.

If you’re chasing classic camera gear, finding 55-year-old boxes in excellent condition is very difficult but not impossible. Happy hunting!

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wordless wednesday

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Happy SUNday!

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A small collection of recently enhanced images from my time in Japan in the late 1970s. All were taken with my Canon F-1, Canon AE-1, or my Yashica TL Electro X.

Ginza. Helpful Tokyo Metro Police along the Chuo-dori shopping avenue.

US Navy base housing, Area 2, Honmoku, Yokohama.

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In the Shop – New arrivals and more.

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve added some really nice items to my camera shop at CC Design Studios http://www.ccstudio2380.com. Everything’s on sale, too!

Canon gear, including still-new classic camera straps.

Lots of brochures and instruction books.

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USS Forrestal (CV-59) in 1987

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Onboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) with my brother-in-law Richard during a family day cruise off the coast of Northeast Florida (1987).

I was assigned as ship’s company from 1985 to 1988 in the Operations Department, Operations Aerology (OA) Division (meteorology/oceanography). F-14 Tomcat pictured behind us.

This is a recently discovered photo taken by my father-in-law.

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wordless wednesday

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Jet Engine Welder

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A picture of my father-in-law, Frank Tifft, welding at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft’s West Palm Beach plant in October 1993. He was a jet engine welder at P&W for about 40 years. He was one of only a few welders qualified and cleared to work on the J58 engines for the SR-71 Blackbird.

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Happy SUNday!

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I have my last Canon AE-1 Olympic 35mm SLR camera set for sale. It’s been fully serviced and is ready to start again with another collector. Visit my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com.