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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 ]
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* 35-70m…
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 55…
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…
A typical Graflex 4x5 Press Camera - Rescued and Ready

A resurected 1949 Graflex Speed Graphic 4x5 Press Camera w/Optar 135mm f/4.7, Stroboflash, Calumet roll film adapter & film holder…
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 e…
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' 35m…
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 rang…
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…
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…
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' ]