Yashica FX-1 and Yashica FX-2 w/ML 50mm lenses
Two generations of the Yashica FX series camera bodies, with both early (chrome-edged) and late (all black) version lenses [ Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.5 @ f/11 - 70mm ]
'4th Party' Cheap
There is at least one name in photo gear history that probably won't ring any immediate bells. His name is Siegfried Franz Spira, or simply Fred, to those who knew him personally. I'm not among them, but I was certainly aware of his company as a kid in… Read more
Stove Top Brick - Color
Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8, w/heavy post processing in LightRoom. Aproximate distance: 150 feet.
Stove Top Brick - B&W
Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8. Desaturated in LightRoom w/heavy post processing. Aproximate distance: 150 feet.
Corner Field Block
Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8, w/heavy post processing in LightRoom. Aproximate distance: 50 feet.
Bus Stop Phone Call - B&W
Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8. Desaturated in LightRoom w/heavy post processing. Aproximate distance: 250 feet.
2TOW Or Not 2TOW
Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8. Desaturated in LightRoom w/heavy post processing. Aproximate distance: 500 feet.
Spiratone 105mm f/2.5 Sample - 1:1 Crop
Spiratone 105mm f/2.5 Sample - 1:1 Crop
Spiratone 105mm f/2.5 Sample
Spiratone 105mm f/2.5 Sample
Yashica ML 21mm f/3.3 on a Contax 159MM
Yashica ML 21mm f/3.3 on a Contax 159MM w/ W-3 Winder [ Zeiss 85mm Sonnar f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
Yashica 8-E III, 8mm Movie Camera
A 1959-ish clock-wound Yashica 8mm roll film movie camera w/ 6.5mm, 10mm, and 25mm f/1.8 Yashinon lenses and their matching finders on the turret. [ Yashica ML 100mm Macro f/4 @ f/11 ]
Yashica J-3 w/ Auto Yashinon 5cm f/2
A 1963-ish Yashica J-3 SLR w/ Auto Yashinon semi-auto 5cm f/2, in M42 mount [ Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
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UpTree Maple [Color]
A view looking up through a 100+ year-old Maple tree, in color. [ Nikon P7700 ]
Yashica FR and Yashica FX-103 Program cameras
The first and last of the Yashica-manufactured FR/FX series of electronic cameras, each w/ ML 50mm f/1.7 lenses. [ Zeiss T* 35-70mm Vario Sonnar f/3.5 @ f/8 ]
Canon VL2 w/50mm Serenar (v2) f/1.8 LTM
Top-down view: 1958 Canon VL2 Rangefinder camera, w/50mm Serenar (v2) f/1.8 LTM lens, and a Metraphot MF Light Meter [ Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 @ f/8 ]
Canon VL2 Rangefinder w/50mm Serenar (v2) f/1.8 LTM
A 1958 Canon VL2 Rangefinder camera, w/50mm Serenar (v2) f/1.8 LTM lens, and top-mounted Metraphot MF Light Meter [ Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 @ f/8 ]
The crusty decades of grime and debris
An overview of the drop-down front rail section. Note the 2 cleaned 'strips' at the edgs.
The closeup view tells the story
This is where the sad truth is evident. Compare the clean patch in the upper-left corner to the crust still remaining everywhere else.
Fresh out of the packiage
From this distance it may appear to be in satisfactory condition, but looks are deceiving.
Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 MMJ
Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 MMJ on a Contax RX, taken in Macro mode @ 35mm [ Yashica ML 35-105 f/3.5-45.5 @ 5.6 ]
Contax RX w/ Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 MMJ
Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 MMJ on a Contax RX @ 35mm[ Yashica ML 35-105mm 3.5-4.5 @ f/8 ]
Nikkorex F #2 w/ Sekor Nikkorex 35mm lens
An early 1963-ish Nikkorex F, with it's external meter, a Nikkor-H 50mm f/2 kit lens, and wearing a rare 1962 'Sekor Nikkorex' 35mm f/2.8 wide angle made by Mamiya in Nikon's F-Mount. [ Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm/2.8 @ f/8 ]
Mamiyaflex C2 Kit
Mamiya C2, w, 80mm and 135mm lenses and hoods, and a Porroflex and waist level finder set [ Contax Zeiss T* 50mm f/1.4 @ f/8 ]
A 1983-ish Yashica Dental Eye, w/ 55mm f/4 Macro
The first version of the Dental Eye was based on the FX-3 Series from 1979-82, and was modified for flash macro work at close range of 12 feet down to mere inches. [ Zeiss T* Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 @ f/8 ]
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Yashica ML 28-50mm f/3.5 [ Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 @ f/8 ]
Side view of a rare Yashica ML 25-50mm 2 Touch Zoom, w/HK-1 Nikon Hood. Shot w/ Contax Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar at 35mm in Macro mode from 10-12 inches [ Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 @ f/8 ]
Yashica FR I w/ Yashica ML 28-50mm f/3.5
A 1977 Yashica FR I w/ a rare Yashica ML 28-50mm f/3.5 ( 2 touch zoom) + IR Trigger and remote and Nikon HK-1 Hood as a substitute shade. [ Contax Zeiss T*Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 @ f/8 ]
Mamiya-LumiWorx 'Hero' Image
Various Mamiya 'Silver Nose' M42 lenses [ Industar 50-2 M42, 50mm f/3.5 @ f/3.5 ]
Red Stands Alone
A lone red barnyardgrass stem in a sea of yellow foxtails [ Nikkor AF 24-120mm ]
Pollination
Eastern Bumble Bee pollinating a Chicory Flower [ Nikon P7700 ]
Porch Stove Burner
The effects of time and weather on a stove's heating element left outdoors [ Yashica ML 50mm f/1.4 @ f/4 ]
Two-toned Rose
Two-toned Rose [ Mamiya 200mm f/3.5 - M42 'Silver Nose' ]
Trees in first snow
Trees in first snow [ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR @ f/5.6 ]
Konica IIb Rangefinder
Konica IIb Rangefinder w/ Hexanon 50mm f/2.8 lens [ Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 @ f/8 ]
Konica I/IIb/IIIa Rangefinder Trio
Konica (I), top; Konica IIb, lower left; Konica IIIa, lower right. All w/ Hexanon 50mm lenses [ Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 @ f/8 ]
Tie Wall Dancer
A seedling seems to dance across a wooden stage [ Nikon P7700 ]
1957 Yashica LM TLR
Their first model with an integrated light meter - a 1957 Yashica LM TLR w/ Yashikor 80mm f/3.5 [ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR ]
Shinano Pigeon 35 Rangefinder camera
One of only 3 examples known for this model of a 1950's Shinano Pigeon 35 Rangefinder camera w/ Tomioka 45mm S-Lausar f/3.5 [ Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 @ f/8 ]
2 Canon AE-1 Programs w/ Canon FDn 50mm f/1.8
Pair of Canon AE-1 Program, each with a Canon FDn 50mm f/1.8 [ Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 @ f/8 ]
Canon A-1 w/ Canon FDn 17mm f/4
Canon A-1 and MA Motor Drive w/ Canon FDn 17mm f/4 [ Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 @ f/8 ]
Chicory Flower 2
Chicory Flower 2 [ Nikon P7700 ]
Chicory Flower
Chicory Flower [ Nikon P7700 ]
Yashica 35 Rangefinder w/ Yashinon 45mm f/2.8
Their first entry into the 35mm camera line: A 1958 Yashica 35 Rangefinder w/ Lanthanum radioactive Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 [ Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 @ f/11 ]
Ricoh 500 Rangefinder w/Riken (Tomioka) 45mm f/2.8
1957 Ricoh 500 Rangefinder ('Drop-top' version) w/Riken 45mm f/2.8 by Tomioka, and a bottom "Triggermatic" winder [ Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 @ f/11 ]
Fed-2b w/ 55mm Industar 61 L/D f/2.8
1958 Fed-2b in rare red body paint, w/ A radioactive 1984 55mm Industar 61 L/D f/2.8 (both Russian), a 1950's Walz 35-135mm Finder (Japan), and a 42mm 'Crinkle' hood (Germany) [ Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 @ f/11 ]
Leica IIIc and some Look-a-likes
Top: 1946 Leica IIIc w/ 1932-33 Elmar (Nickle) 50mm f/3.5 and a Tewe Poly Focus viewfinder. Lower: 1952-55 Yamato Pax 35 w/ Luminar 45mm f/3.5, Speedex ("Hit"-type) Subminiature, and a 1954-55 Shinano Pigeon 35 w/ Tomioka S-Lausar 45mm f/3.5 [ Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 @ f/11 ]
Nikkormat FTn w/ Nikkor AI 28mm f/3.5
1973 Nikkormat FTn w/ 1979 Nikkor AI 28mm f/3.5 [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
Nikkormat FT w/ Nikkor Micro-PC Auto 55mm f/3.5
Nikkormat FT w/ Nikkor Micro-PC Auto 55mm f/3.5, PK-2 Extension, and a Sunpak powered Lester Dine ring light w/auxiliary side flash, a 90 degree viewfinder, and flexible release cable. [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
Nikkormat FT3 w/Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
1978 Nikkormat FT3 w/ 1978 Nikkor AI 50mm f/1.4 [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/16 ]
Nikkorex F w/ Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f/2
1962/63 Nikkorex F w/ 1963 Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f/2. The body was made for Nikon by Mamiya. [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
Nikon FTn Photomic w/Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5
Nikon FTn Photomic w/Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/11 ]