May 13th, 2008
The Best of Antiques
and Collecting
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Though other companies had previously marketed instant cameras, Polaroid's version, introduced in 1948, made a name for itself beause it was simple, cheap and worked well. Founded by Edwin Land in 1937, the company reached its peak in the 1960s. Today Polaroid's Land Cameras and Instamatic Cameras still hold nostalgic appeal for collectors.
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.
If you're into box cameras, this site offers incredible detail on dozens of early models from 1880 to the 1920s. Al… [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]
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]
While we couldn't read everthing - it's mostly in French - the images on this site speak for themselves. Its an ext… [more]
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