New items in my camera shop for April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hello all… I’ve been busy adding new items for sale in my online camera shop, CC Design Studios, which can be found at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

I’m offering a very nice 10% discount on almost everything in the shop plus some with free shipping! I have many more items not pictured in my collection so if there’s a particular camera or lens that you’re looking for I just may have it. You can contact me here or at ccphotographyai@gmail.com – 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

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Yashica TL Electro X – one of Yashica’s most popular 35mm SLRs – ever!

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The venerable TL Electro X

Far left is the TL Electro X in silver chrome (it also was available in all black) and on the right the TL Electro X ITS which was only available in pro-black with the gold electron symbol on the pentaprism.

Not to overlook the quality of the lenses from Yashica which were made in-house by Tomioka Optical. Here’s an Auto Yashinon DS-M 50mm f1.4 – super sharp lens (and fast).

If you’re looking to acquire a true classic 35mm SLR that will ease you into film photography, then I highly recommend getting this model Yashica. They were produced in rather large quantities during the late 1960s through the mid-1970s and if you find one that looks as nice as this one (and is a one owner) then the likelihood of getting one in fully working condition goes way up. Avoid online sellers that provide fuzzy pics and vague descriptions – look for sellers that will answer your direct questions as to the functional condition of the camera. The good news is that this Yashica uses a very common battery – I’m using an Energizer A544-6V alkaline (also known as an LR44). The battery provides the correct voltage with no drop-off over time.

BTW, this one was made in the then newest Yashica factory in Hong Kong and is marked “Hong Kong” on the bottom plate vice “Japan” which would be marked on the right side back of the top plate. This one will be leaving my collection soon as I am currently downsizing my camera collection. You can watch for it in my online camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Samsung Galaxy S8+

wordless wednesday

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Happy SUNday!

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When you take a surprise shot with your phone you’re sometimes rewarded with some pretty neat images!

Looks like a tornado with teeth.

Samsung Galaxy S8+

The ‘Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic’ is now ‘Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris’

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021Chris and Carol 4 Comments

Hi all!

It’s time for a change here on the blog. When I first starting blogging back in 2015 my goal was to consolidate everything I had discovered about one of Yashica’s least known 35mm SLR cameras, the Yashica Pentamatic.

The Pentamatic family of cameras were not often seen in the resale online platforms and quite frankly little was known about them (Pentamatic, Pentamatic II, and Pentamatic S). Now it’s time to rename the site to reflect a much broader range of cameras – mostly classic cameras and a few what I call ‘Modern Classics’ (even first generation digital cameras).

While I want to mainly focus on older film cameras I do enjoy the last run of modern film cameras from the late 1980s all the way up to the middle 2000s when the last 35mm film cameras for the most part were no longer being produced. I have found that I also enjoy collecting the early digital cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fujifilm just to name a few. Some of the 3 to 8 megapixel cameras can be fun to use as they still produce better than expected image quality and some of the early Sony’s had excellent Carl Zeiss zoom lenses.

So, I’m still the ‘Yashica Sailor Boy’ and I’ll still mainly feature Yashica and Kyocera cameras with the Pentamatic still being my favorite, I’ll also document the other awesome cameras that I’ve had the pleasure to own and use over the years.

Happy SUNday! – Mickey Teapot

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Bits and pieces of Mickey Mouse teapot – Disneyland.

Have a beautiful day and Happy Easter! – Chris & Carol

More to come – c.1910

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

More pictures soon!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

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favorite beach images

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Amelia Island, Florida – Early Moon and Monolith

Long Island, New York – South Shore Sunrise – Photographer D. June

Amelia Island, Florida – Sea Oats, Blue Sky, and Clouds

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

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Timeless Tuesday – Jacksonville Jaguars Beer Mug

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

More fun stuff from our collections of things – here’s an unused Jax Jags NFL Football (Miller Lite) 3D ceramic beer mug. This is the year the Jags will be going to the Super Bowl either as a team competing for the trophy or as individuals watching in the stands or at home.

It would look awesome in your home bar, man cave or she shed. Heavyweight ceramic mug weighs over 2 pounds empty!

It’s available here for a limited time and includes free USPS Priority Mail shipping anywhere in the USA. I can ship it worldwide too just ask for a quote first.

Jacksonville Jaguars Ceramic Beer Mug

In new, never used condition, Heavyweight mug with the NFL and Miller Lite logos – oh, and the Jax Jags too! Cool old style original logo from 1995. It mails for free within the USA – ask for a shipping quote elsewhere.

$35.00

Neat little Nikon, in plum!

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Nikon Coolpix S3000 – a super sharp compact with a bunch of cool features.

We love collecting these often overlooked digitals from the 2010s and beyond. Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm were locked head to head with trying to pack as many features and megapixels into the smallest body they could. Fujinon, Nikkor, Carl Zeiss, and Canon optics combined with powerful zooms make these a blast to use and with great results too.

Here’s a few samples from this Nikon.

Wide-angle, vivid color (late day shade).

We’ve collected lots of these little gems and enjoy taking them out for a spin from time to time.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris

Please respect that all content, including photos and text, are the property of this blog and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris.

Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris

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New items in my camera shop for April 21, 2021

Yashica TL Electro X – one of Yashica’s most popular 35mm SLRs – ever!

wordless wednesday

Happy SUNday!

The ‘Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic’ is now ‘Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris’

Happy SUNday! – Mickey Teapot

More to come – c.1910

favorite beach images

Timeless Tuesday – Jacksonville Jaguars Beer Mug

Neat little Nikon, in plum!