May 13th, 2008
The Best of Antiques
and Collecting
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The introduction of George Eastman's famous Kodak box camera in the 1880s, with its flexible celluloid film, dramatically boosted photography by making it much more accessible to amateurs. The Kodak name subsequently because synonymous with photography in the U.S., and several of the company's early cameras, such as the Brownie, are highly collectible today.
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.
While we couldn't read everthing - it's mostly in French - the images on this site speak for themselves. Its an ext… [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]
Michael Tisdale's great reference site on Paillard Bolex, a Swiss maker of home movie equipment from the 1930s to 1… [more]
Jack and Beverly Wilgus have put together a great trove of information and images of camera obscura-related photos … [more]
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