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I have 5 vintage cameras and would like to know the value of them. They are: No.3A Folding Pocket Kodak Model B-4, -Six-20 Brownie Junior, No.2A Truphoto Kewpie Conley Camera Co.,The Colorpack Polaroid Land Camera, (2) Brownie Hawkeye Camera Flash Model.
Thanks
Hello,
The No.3A Folding Pocket Kodak is a common amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak from 1903 to 1915 (the Model B-4 dates to about 1910), for 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch "postcard size" exposures on #122 roll film. A truly excellent example with a good red bellows would sell for around $70-$80 today.
The Six-20 Brownie Junior is a VERY common simple box camera, made by Eastman Kodak from 1934 to 1942, for 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on #620 roll film. It only goes for about $10-$15.
The No.2A Truphoto Kewpie is a simple amateur's box camera, made by Conley from 1917 to 1922, for 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch exposures on #116 roll film. Nice examples bring about $30.
The Colorpack Polaroid Land Camera is an absolute boat anchor. Seriously, just about worthless
The Brownie Hawkeye is a cheap plastic box camera, made by Eastman Kodak from 1950 to 1961, for 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch exposures on #620 roll film. Possibly the best selling camera in history, zillions were sold, and it seems like all of them have survived! Maybe $5 for a nice one, and the supply greatly exceeds the demand!
Best wishes,
David Silver
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I'm an expert on all types of antique, classic, and contemporary cameras, as well as the general history of photography. Everything from ancient box cameras to modern single-lens-reflex; from simple Kodaks to sophisticated Leica and Nikon; from glass plates and roll film to movie and 35mm. I can identify and appraise them, explain how they work, and offer insights on their restoration and care. I can also provide historical background on vintage cameras and equipment, and guidelines on their purchase and sale.
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I've been a professional photographer and a student of the history of photography for nearly 30 years. During that time my collection of vintage cameras and photographic paraphernalia has grown beyond 2000 significant pieces. I've published nearly 70 articles in the field, including 16 in the popular "Buying Classic Cameras" series for PHOTO SHOPPER MAGAZINE from 1995 to 1997, I'm currently a contributing editor for CAMERA SHOPPER MAGAZINE and McKEOWN'S PRICE GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAMERAS, and I've written numerous entries for WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA. Portions of my collection have been displayed in museums and special exhibits in the past two decades, and many of the items were photographed as illustrations for books. In 1985 I founded the International Photographic Historical Organization (InPHO), which eventually evolved into its intended purpose as the best first resource for information on the history of photography. I'm also a founding member of several e-mail forums dedicated to specialized areas of photography, and I'm the moderator of the Internet Directory of Camera Collectors (IDCC), which remains the largest and most successful such group in the world. For more information about the International Photographic Historical Organization and its many services, please visit its web pages at:
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