November 23, 2008
Now that cameras have gone digital, almost everyone has an ‘antique’ around the house. But the difference between a classic high-end Leica with fine optics, an early wood Kodak Brownie with great historical character, and a 1960s Polaroid with great retro looks can be huge. If you’re going to collect cameras, let your knowledge develop first.
How did I start collecting cameras? Actually, I had an interest in photography as a kid and owned a darkroom … [more]
Collecting Paillard-Bolex cameras was something I started doing by accident. It was a combination of several … [more]
Rob Niederman’s homage to (and collection of) late 19th century wood cameras. This site contains extensive galler… [more]
If you're into box cameras, this site offers incredible detail on dozens of early models from 1880 to the 1920s. Al… [more]
This showcase of vintage cameras and photography is plainly designed, but the camera collection and related referen… [more]
While we couldn't read everthing - it's mostly in French - the images on this site speak for themselves. Its an ext… [more]
Jack and Beverly Wilgus have put together a great trove of information and images of camera obscura-related photos … [more]
Michael Tisdale's great reference site on Paillard Bolex, a Swiss maker of home movie equipment from the 1930s to 1… [more]
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Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL -
It featured a giant screen showcasing photos from past festivals and an antique camera display by the Florida Motion Picture & Television Association. ...
Examiner.com -
If you’re not sure what to display or how to display it, use a theme or color: antique cameras, glass vases, vintage perfume bottles or anything blue. ...
Denver Post, CO -
Using an antique camera, noted Denver photographer Mark Sink has collaborated with Kristen Hatgi on a group of images that make use of the venerable process ...
Northwest Arkansas Times, AR -
She and her husband worked there, and Vaughan donated antique camera collections. Maestri Vaughan said she was eventually approached by the wife of the ...
Tampa Tribune, FL -
... Gladys Jeffcoat's camera collection, will host also the Arts Council Fun Festival and Plant City Entertainment's Chocolate Festival at the same time. ...
Awearness, NY -
Patricia started a love affair with photography when she first stumbled upon a broken, antique camera at the age of 7. From then on, she saved and spent on ...
See Magazine, Canada -
... and even after he came to Canada with his family after the Vietnam War, his lack of money didn’t keep him from adding to his camera collection. ...
Green Left Weekly, Australia -
... a poem about dereliction and war lightened by the fact that the events it describes are being filmed on an antique camera by Glasgow’s patron saint, ...
476: For Hasselblad: Carl Zeiss Tele-superachromat Cfe$2,004.96 Ends Sunday 3 bids
373: For Leica: Carl Zeiss Jena (sonnar) 1.5/6cm$1,127.79 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Super Kodak Six-20 More Rare Than Most Leica & Nikon$1,060.00 Ends Monday 11 bids
760: Kmz F-21 Camera Case Concealment$877.17 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Leica M 3 Camera /summicron Lens/original Box & Papers$780.00 Ends in 17 hours 10 bids
Classic 1886 Stirn No. 1 Concealed Vest "spy" Camera!$743.00 Ends in 17 hours 9 bids
Super Kodak Six-20 Camera And Case Only 719 Made$735.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
4.5 X 6.0 Cm Ernemann Ermanox With F2 Ernostar Lens$662.03 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
848: Hugo Meyer Makro Plasmat 2.7/10.5cm$626.55 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Rolleiflex Dbp 3.5f Model 4 Tlr Camera 3.5-f Nr$600.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids
4.5 X 6.0 Cm Contessa-nettel Argus Binocular Camera$586.00 Ends in 5 hours 8 bids
370: For Leica: Carl Zeiss Biogon 4.5/21mm$501.24 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Hasselblad Slide Projector Pcp 80 W/ 150mm Lens + More$500.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Dallmeyer Super-six 2" F1.9 Lens...rare$500.00 Ends Tuesday 18 bids
12124-beaulieu R16 Movie Camera Ultimate Kit$500.00 Ends Monday 4 bids
Antique Tropical Wood Camera Kenngott Phoenix $443.00 Ends in 16 hours 10 bids
Tropical Challenge Dayspool Folding Camera By Lizars!$430.00 Ends in 17 hours 13 bids
Voigtlander Bessa Ii 6x9 120 Rangefinder Camera$395.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Carl Zeiss 4.5/ 21mm Biogon~ F.contarex Nr 3448523~ikon$392.00 Ends Monday 10 bids
Antique Brass Petzval Portrait Lens By Cooke $380.00 Ends in 4 hours 4 bids
Zeiss Sonnar 250/4 For Contarex -complete & Very Clean!$380.00 Ends Tuesday 11 bids
861: Voigtl??nder Zeiss Anastigmat Iv No.7$375.93 Ends Sunday 2 bids
374: For Leica: Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 4/7.5cm$375.93 Ends Sunday 1 bid
2 Vintage Leitz Camera Parts View Range Finders ? #195$316.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids
Leica-leitz ??first Camera” Model ??a” 1924-30 Noreserve $303.88 Ends Monday 11 bids
Canon Seiki Kogaku Ns Rangefinder # 13033 Leica Copy$293.88 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Leica-leitz Vintage ??high-speed” Special Camera - Minty$270.00 Ends Monday 11 bids
Contax - Carl Zeiss 85mm 1.4 Planar T* Ae (germany)$266.00 Ends Tuesday 5 bids
Rollei 35 S-xenar Lens + Extras Works Well Top Rarity $260.50 Ends in 10 hours 9 bids
Canon P Camera W/canon 1,8/50mm Lens,meter And Case$255.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
Superb! Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 6x9 With Tessar Lens$251.12 Ends in 10 hours 10 bids
876: Carl Zeiss 'oculus' Stereoviewer Military Outfit$250.62 Ends Sunday 1 bid
375: For Leica: Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 2/8.5cm T$250.62 Ends Sunday 1 bid
