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Christmas Wish

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Wishing everyone a “Happy Merry Christmas”!
Thanks for all the fun we had together here on my blog and as always, hoping for a peaceful New Year.
In the words of John and Yoko –
“A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let’s hope it’s a good one
Without any fear”…
Chris

Have a wonderful day.

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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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wordless wednesday

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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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Happy SUNday! – Minolta Madness

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A couple of Minolta 35mm film cameras for your Sunday morning viewing pleasure.

Purchased in the summer of 1975 and still going strong.
Purchased in the autumn of 2000. It’s hard to believe it’s been 23 years!

Do you have an all-time favorite Minolta camera? Do you still have it? By the way, I’ve put both of these classics in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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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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The Minolta SR-T 102 was a 1970s ‘superstar’!

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In some circles, it was the best 35mm SLR for the money, and you were buying into a well-established SLR system with excellent Rokkor lenses. Maybe not as well thought of as the Nikon F and the Canon F-1, but certainly much more affordable. Here is a beautiful example of this model I recently purchased from its original owner – complete with the factory boxes, too!

Gorgeous 1970s tech.
It looks and operates like new!
Mint condition Rokkor lens, metal screw-in Vivitar hood, and a 55mm Hoya Skylight (1A) filter.
Beauty shot.
An excellent working exposure meter to go with the all-mechanical shutter. Classic.

This gem is available in my Etsy camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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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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Happy SUNday! Fun with Kodak

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My fun to use Kodak EasyShare M893 IS 8.1MP digicam.

Kodak EasyShare M893 IS.
Kodak simple.
Altocumulus is in bands across the Northeast Florida sky.
Nice color, sharpness, and exposure. CCD sensor captures film-like images.
Christmas cactus, macro, handheld.
The Daikin is quiet and efficient. New as of September 2022.
My neighbor’s ground-level satellite dish.
It’s available in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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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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Canon’s Super Fast FD lens

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From 1972, an early chrome nose model of this desirable lens.
It’s super clean too – near perfect optics. A tribute to Canon’s lens designers.

Rare Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 Lens
First Version Chrome Nose 1972
w/ Canon Front and Rear Caps
– Mint Condition
– Fully Tested
– 7 elements/5 groups
– 58mm filter mount

SN 26473
M105 Date Code (OCT 1972)

This excellent lens is in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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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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Canon Motor Drive MF – for the original Canon F-1

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When collecting classic Canon gear from the seventies, the Mother Drive MF is a desirable addition for the original Canon F-1 (after serial number 200000) – not the later Canon New F-1 (1981). I’ve added this beautiful motor drive in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

It is in mint condition and is fully functional. Capable of shooting at up to 3.5 fps!
It is a beautiful example of extraordinary Canon design and engineering.
Shown here mounted to my F-1 and Servo EE finder. BTW, the finder is also available in my camera shop.

Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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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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Turning 7-oh!

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It’s not an age I ever thought I’d see but here I am!

Interstate speed limit – 70!
My first camera – Lake Mead, 1960
Retirement day, March 1997. With Carol my wife of 50 years.
With my Asahi Pentax 6×7

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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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Canon ‘Super Set’

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I’ve decided to part with some of the more important cameras in my collection and this set certainly qualifies.

None better… Canon F-1 ‘Super Set’. Canon F-1 body (1978), Canon FD 55mm f1.2 Chrome Nose lens (1972), Canon Motor Drive MF with Grip MF, and finally a Canon Servo EE Finder. Everything is part of my collection and everything is working as designed. A tribute to Canon’s designers and engineers.
I’ll be listing this set soon in my camera shop at www.ccstudio2380.com

Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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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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wordless wednesday

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Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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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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