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Canon F-1 on Kodak Kodachrome – Yokohama, Japan – 1979
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Random cameras from the collection.
Asahi Pentax H2 – 1959
Polaroid 350 – 1969 to 1971
Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash – 1950 to 1961 – uses 620 roll film.
Yashica-Kyocera Dental Eye III – 1997 to 2006 – 35mm film
All of these were in our collection in 2010 and 2011 and have since been sold to other collectors. Back then I favored using a blue background in my studio. My studio camera was a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170.
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Today’s visitor in our North Florida garden – a colorful imperial moth.
It’s a gorgeous moth, about 6 inches across and so very colorful.
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S9900W
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Yashica’s ghost of a camera. There’s not much out there on the web, in fact almost nothing. I do have the instruction booklet in case I ever find the camera.
From what I’ve been able to glean, it was produced between 1963 to 1965 (not sure on these dates). It’s got a rather strange name for a Yashica 8mm movie camera – closer to the Yashica-Mat TLR camera of the 1950s. In fact, the instructions give very little clues as to what type of film it takes – the first mention isn’t until page 9 of the instructions!
It was advertised as a pocketable 8mm camera with a CdS meter and a universal focus lens. Fully automatic exposure.
It looks a bit bigger than “pocketable”.
I do like its clean modern design. I’m thinking that it wasn’t around long before it was replaced by the zoom model since they’re almost impossible to find for sale.
Thanks for stopping by and if you have this camera please share some pics with me at ccphotographyai@gmail.com – Chris
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I believe this early morning visitor in our garden is a common Florida cottonmouth (water moccasin). Very poisonous.
Water moccasin taking a break in our garden.
To the left of the cypress tree trunk is the part of our backyard that’s essentially a natural bog and wetlands with heavy tree cover. Ideal for snakes. Most of the snakes on our property are common black racers but we have our share of cottonmouth and rattlesnakes too.
Camera – Fujifilm X-A10 with Fujinon Aspherical Super EBC XC 16-50mm f/3.5 Lens
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A rather odd title for an odd post about cameras. Let me explain. Recently I purchased a rather large collection of camera manuals, user guides, sales brochures and whatnot from a seller in Japan. Mixed in with all the stuff that I wanted and knew about was some surprising finds.
Here are the original warranty-registration papers that would have been included with a Canon Model 7 (or simply the Canon 7) 35mm rangefinder camera that was produced between 1961 and 1964. The paperwork contains the camera and lens serial numbers as they were recorded by the factory.
A close-up of the registration card (below) shows the body and lens serial numbers.
Body number 806188 and the lens’ serial number 38115
The Canon 7 was produced in rather large quantities and it was considered a fairly capable camera especially with the 50mm f/1.2 lens attached. An impressive f/0.95 lens was also available. As I understand it, production started at 800001 or 800000 – the camera pictured in the instruction booklet was numbered 800022 (see below).
So the papers that I have are from an early production model (6,188) which I would guess is from late 1961.
All of the papers are in excellent vintage condition and show very nicely. Just some slight yellowing with the passage of time.
The Matchmaker Part – If you own this camera or lens – then heck, contact me at ccphotographyai@gmail.com and we’ll get the two of them back together. If you own a Canon 7 and would like to add these papers with your camera or to your collection then head on over to my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
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Under the heading of silly cool things to add to my collection, this one definitely fills the bill. Available during Expo ’70 which was held in Osaka, Japan between March and December 1970.
The “badge” is about 3 x 3 inches and is sewn onto a felt back with a pin for quick attachment.
Yashica was still promoting its first generation of electronic cameras in 1970. The famous Yashica TL Electro-X first hit the market in October 1968. The Electro 35 came out in 1966.
The original Yashica Sailor Boy on the left (1962) and his undated cousin on the right. My best guess is that the guy with the camera was fashioned after ‘Wee Willie Winkie’ spreading the word about Yashica’s new camera (the Electro 35) in this case. The sleeping cap, the slippers and his hand up to his mouth (not ear) to better shout the news.
I’m at a loss to explain the whys behind the apparent clown costume in this case. I get the partial reference to the previous Wee Willie Winkie design but can’t even begin to imagine why Yashica’s marketing folks took away his original sailor suit. This little figurine was pretty popular during the 1960s and 70s as the Sailor Boy was made in a wide variety of sizes from small 4 inch models up to a nearly 24-inch dealer model.
Yashica’s possible inspiration. There are enough similarities to suggest that Yashica’s Sailor Boy was modeled after WWW.
Large dealer display model. I had the opportunity to acquire this guy a short time ago but apparently, I missed out.
Anyway, happy Sunday to all! – Chris
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Some awesome Asahi Pentax K-Mount lenses and other Pentax gear!
Stop by the shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com for some great gear and some great deals! Everythings on sale at a 10% discount and I’m open to offers. Contact me at ccphotographyai@gmail.com
Lots more in the shop and thanks for stopping by! – Chris
Studio camera – Fujifilm FinePix S9900W
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I’m feeling colorful today! – Chris
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Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris 