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Vintage cameras - What to do? - 10-16-2011, 09:02 AM


I have a lot of old camera equipment ... mostly 35mm, but not sure what to do with it. Is their a market for it? Does anyone even want it? Any suggestions. Since many of these cameras have been my buddies for many years, I been reluctant to pitch!
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I have a lot of old camera equipment ... mostly 35mm, but not sure what to do with it. Is their a market for it? Does anyone even want it? Any suggestions. Since many of these cameras have been my buddies for many years, I been reluctant to pitch!
Small market.

You can check KEH for comparable and pricing.
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10-16-2011, 12:58 PM


I was involved a number of years ago in the selling of older camera equipment, quite a bit of it vintage (this was before I knew even a bit of what I know about the subject) and believe me, some makes and models have a very rabid collectors of some of the items. Even cameras made in the 50's sold for insane amounts of money, while some were sold for a pittance.

Of course, your mileage might vary, but yes, there is a market for it.

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A ODD Idea - 10-16-2011, 01:53 PM


Just saw this at Peta Pixel and made me this of this post . Have old looking camera bodys with digtial cameras inside a cool effect.

Man Disguises Digital Camera as 70-Year-Old Vintage Camera to Troll Strangers
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10-16-2011, 02:10 PM


As has been said, depending on what you have there could be a demand for your gear. There are still a few of us that enjoy film and using these old cameras. I just ordered another 70 rolls from Freestyle...

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Have any Canon stuff?

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10-16-2011, 06:53 PM


Without knowing what you have it's difficult to say what if any value your gear may have..

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