May 9th, 2008
The Best of Antiques
and Collecting
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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.
Rob Niederman’s homage to (and collection of) late 19th century wood cameras. This site contains extensive galler… [more]
This showcase of vintage cameras and photography is plainly designed, but the camera collection and related referen… [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]
If you're into box cameras, this site offers incredible detail on dozens of early models from 1880 to the 1920s. Al… [more]
While we couldn't read everthing - it's mostly in French - the images on this site speak for themselves. Its an ext… [more]
Got a site to suggest? Let us know.
Austin American-Statesman, TX -
By Melanie Spencer | Monday, May 5, 2008, 11:15 AM I collect vintage cameras, so when I spotted the Vintage Camera Pillow in Chocolate, $58, at Kanibal Home ...
Vineland Daily Journal, NJ -
For Frank DiMauro of Landisville, the auction was an unexpected opportunity to grab some antique cameras -- two, each for only a dollar. ...
Exclaim!, Canada -
Eventually he opened a vintage camera store in Calgary and just six years ago embarked on a mission to promote 3-D photography. Hai built his own 3-D camera ...
USA Today -
"Smile and turn to your left," Jeff Bridges says, holding an antique camera to his face. "Now turn the other way … frown … and freeze! ...
Knoxville News Sentinel, TN -
In a corner is Christine's impressive collection of vintage cameras. The space is elegant yet lived in. "I've seen so many living rooms that are so dang ...
WilliametteLive.com, OR -
Antique cameras and faded photographs still adorn the house, pretty much like her dad left it. Jean started welcoming transients for meals, ...
Toronto Star, Canada -
She stocks vintage cameras and toys like an Art Deco bank; a $185 train set from 1955 in its original box brought from France; and a Cardinal doll in ...
Wakefield Observer, MA -
The 69th Show and Sale sponsored by the Photographic Historical Society of New England, Inc. There will be 70 tables from vintage camera and image dealers ...
New York Times, United States -
The bookshelf displayed a stack of ancient National Geographics and Playboys, along with vintage cameras, which are for sale. A framed photograph caught my ...
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