Posted: vintage camera
There are many of us that share a passion for collecting Vintage Cameras, and many share a passion for collecting Vintage Photos.
And then of course there are people that like to collect both.
The term Vintage in the camera category, seems to apply to cameras made in the 19th Century and early 20th Century. However, it may turn out that almost any film camera will be considered vintage with fewer and few companies making any type of film camera at all.� But, not all of these will be of value to collectors.
While the process of photography started much earlier with a technique called “camera obscura” there wasn’t really a film camera until around 1890 when box cameras, like the one from George Eastman, made it possible for many to begin taking photos and documenting their travels and experiences.
Despite what some people think the foldup cameras were not the earliest, though they were in existence by the end of the 19th Century and are considered quite valuable.
So you can see that there are quite a few things to know about the history of photography, and my focus tends to be on Old or Vintage Cameras (though I have a strong interest in Vintage Photos as well so you’ll see some posts about them also).
One guide that I think every serious collector must have, is McKeown’s Price Guide to Antique & Classic Cameras. As it is excellent in identifying the cameras that are out there, and also a great guide on what vintage cameras are worth (remember that an item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it).
Here in one giant volume we get a vast array of great illustrations, camera histories, and specifications.
I think this is an absolute must have for someone who really is serious about building their Vintage Camera or Classic Camera Collection.
