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| Camera Appraisal | 11/6/2009 |
Q: its most current U.S. patten date is Sept 7 1909, its in working order and the bellows are ...
A: The No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a traditional self-casing folding bellows camera, made by ...
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| Premo stereoscopic | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Australia.I have a Pony Premo No 4 with a Bausch & Lomb Opt Co Stereoscopic lens (Serial no 1021). ...
A: The Stereo Pony Premo No. 4 is a typical American style self-casing folding bellows camera made by ...
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| My father's 2 leicas | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My father has two Leicas that he swapped a German family for cartons of cigarettes in late 1945 or ...
A: The first part is easy. Serial number 200205 indicates a Leica IIIa (also known as the Leica Model ...
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| value of camera | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me what the following is worth on the open market - if anything? Leica NR825460 and ...
A: The Leica IIIf is a common, but highly regarded, 35mm couple rangefinder camera that was made by ...
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| leica ernst leitz wetzlar no.124557 | 7/22/2009 |
Q: i would like to know how much would a collector pay for this camera,it comes with bag and different ...
A: Serial number 124557 should be a Leica III (also known as the Leica Model F), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could shed some light on the above named camera. It has been in my fathers ...
A: Serial number 311282 should be a Leica IIIa (also known as the Leica Model G), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Camera Value | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have, in the original box, a Lionel Stereo camera and flash with two film magazines. I have not ...
A: The AllExperts system had a hiccup, and for some reason it may have initially rejected your inquiry ...
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| Leica | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar camera 267745. My father aquired it during his tour of duty ...
A: From that serial number, you most likely have a Leica III (also known as the Leica Model F), a ...
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| Leica Lens Hektor 7.3cm 1.9 | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I recently came upon this lens and it has a serial number of 141438, which I can not find anywhere. ...
A: The Hektor 7.3cm f/1.9 lens was first produced by Leitz in 1931 starting around serial #96,500. The ...
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| Leica Camera | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My camera is a Leica. It has the following identifiers on the top of the camera: Leica DBP Ernst ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering, but I took some days off for a business trip, and AllExperts ...
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| Camera information | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have an old No3 cartridge Kodak model E camera made by Eastman Kodak Co and having trawled the ...
A: The No. 3 Cartridge Kodak is a traditional self-casing folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak ...
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| AUTOFLEX | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN LEFT THIS AUTOFLEX CAMERA BUT I DONT KNOW A THING ABOUT IT ,IE VALUE AND AGE ,CAN YOU ...
A: The Autoflex is a traditional medium format twin-lens-reflex camera, made by Kiyabashi Kogaku of ...
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| Vintage Leica Camera | 1/1/2009 |
Q: We have a Leica camera that was my husband's grandfather's and were wondering what it is worth. It ...
A: You have a Leica IIIf, a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany ...
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| Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar | 12/21/2008 |
Q: There are 2 numbers on the top 364026 and FI 38079. Also on The front of the camera it says ...
A: First of all, go back and demand that they return the gray case! That is THE correct case for that ...
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| Rolleiflex Camera & attachments | 12/11/2008 |
Q: We are interested in selling my dad's old Rollieflex camera. I have the camera in the original ...
A: From that serial number, you must have a Rolleiflex Automat (type 4, with MX flash synchronization), ...
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| Rolleiflex advice please | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Its serial no is 1298957 and has a Tessar lens 1:3.5 Lens conversion1:28 It includes a leather ...
A: That would be a Rolleiflex Automat (fourth version, with MX flash synchronization), a classic medium ...
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| kodak pocket camera | 11/18/2008 |
Q: ....I was reading some of your other questions, and I got some answers, but I was a little confused. ...
A: There's a bit of confusing history here. The No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak was a very common amateur ...
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| David silve:Vintage Cameras | 11/4/2008 |
Q: How much do you think we could get for this whole lot of vintage cameras if we sold them all ...
A: I have to apologize because there's been some major confusion here! I've been receiving messages ...
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| konica auto S2 with 45mm hexanon lense 1.8 | 10/2/2008 |
Q: You responded to my question and yes I did have the 2 confused this is a fixed lense! Any idea what ...
A: The Auto S2 was part of a series of fixed-lens 35mm coupled rangefinder cameras (the "Auto" series) ...
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| Vintage Canon equipment | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I retreived your name and email address from a website that stated you may do appraisals. Attached ...
A: That would be a Canon IIB, a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Canon of Japan ...
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| Leica | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a Leica (serial # 555544) and was wondering what year/ model it is. Thanks in advance! ...
A: That would be a Leica IIIf from 1951. This is a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder camera that ...
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| Leica | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a Leica that I bought in a Budapest market some time ago and am thinking about selling it ...
A: Steve?! A-hem, it's Dave, not Steve!! Okay, from that serial number, you most likely have a Leica ...
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| Leitz Leica I question | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited my grandfather's Ernst Leitz Leica I serial No. 43515 in black with the Leitz ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica I(A), a simple 35mm viewfinder camera, made by Leitz of ...
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| Lord IV B camera | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Good day sir, I was wondering if you could give me an approximate value of a camera my mother owns. ...
A: The Lord IVB is a traditional 35mm fixed-lens coupled rangefinder camera, introduced by the Okaya ...
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| Old Kodak camera | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a old camera with it's box and instruction manual. The booklet is dated December 1912 and ...
A: The Premoette Junior is a simple folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak in several subtle ...
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| Rolleiflex camera | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have come upon a relatives old Rolleiflex camera. I am not sure of the age, serial #, etc. On ...
A: From that serial number, you probably have a Rolleiflex 3.5E, a professional quality ...
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| vest pocket kodak | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a vest pocket Kodak, model B,single lens, Can you tell me a little about it and if it has any ...
A: The Vest Pocket Kodak Model B is a miniature folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak from 1925 ...
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| Leica | 6/26/2008 |
Q: My husband inherited a Leica DRP, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, No: 252857 with a Summar Lens f=5cm 1:2, No ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica IIIa (also known as the Leica Model G), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Old Leica camera ID | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could enlighten me as to age and possible worth of the camera. Many thanks.
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica II (also known as the Leica Model D), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Leica Camera | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have an old Leica camera black body and crome top/bottom. It is marked Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica III (also known as the Leica Model F), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Old Kodak Camera | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am just wondering if you have any information about a Kodak camera called the No. 1A AUTOGRAPHIC ...
A: The No. 1A Autographic Kodak Special is a common amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman ...
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| Leica D.R.P. | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a Leica DRP camera, serial #303192 with an Elmar f-1:3.5/5cm. lens. Could you ...
A: That would be a Leica IIIa (also known as a Leica Model G), a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder ...
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| leica | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have a leica drp no.485304. would you know what model that is, year produced and how much if i ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica IIIc, a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made ...
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| old Leica | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have an old Leica No.139832 with an Elmar lens 1*3.5f. Inherited from my grandmother. Would you be ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica III (also known as a Leica Model F), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Rochester Optical Co Antique Camera | 5/15/2008 |
Q: David. My father has an antique bellows-type wood camera with a carrying case. Both the camera and ...
A: The "New Model" and the "New Model Improved" (same camera, but the latter had a knob control on the ...
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| Leica camera | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I've recently discovered a Leica camera inherited from my father-in-law. The top says "Leica DRP, ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica IIf, a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made ...
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| Leica 111a ? | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have an old Leica 111a (?)s.n.195014 with a Summar 50mm f 2 lens s.n.406619 and a gold sticker on ...
A: From that serial number, you indeed have a Leica IIIa (also known as the Leica Model G), a ...
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| leica rangefinder camera | 3/8/2008 |
Q: My father recently passed away leaving a number of cameras. I'm not too familiar with them and was ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica II (also known as the Leica Model D), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Leica | 3/5/2008 |
Q: One of my collegues has a Leica that belonged to her father and has asked if i know anything about ...
A: I needed a few days to research the serial number and determine that it was not a counterfeit, and ...
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| leica nr. 114431 | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I recived leica camera nr. 114431 and it is all what I can say about it. Could you kindly tell me ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica III (also known as the Leica Model F), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Identifying an old camera | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I hope you may be able to help me. I've been tasked with clearing out a loft for a sadly departed ...
A: This is a generic amateur's "hand and stand" glass plate camera made in England sometime in the ...
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| Leica camera pre war type | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have an old Leica DRP Wetzlar serial n. 258249 that still makes good photos. Could you kindly tell ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica IIIa (also known as the Leica Model G), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Leica camera | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have a Ernst Leitz wetzlar camera No:301792, any info on value & where to sell is much ...
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica III (also known as the Leica Model F), a traditional 35mm ...
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| older model Leica | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I inherited a Leica D.R.P Earnst Leitz Wetzlar No184453. Can you tell me about this camera?
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica IIIa (also known as the Leica Model G), a traditional 35mm ...
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| Start 35K Camera | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Could provide the approxiamte value of a Start 35K camers manufactured by Ikkosha Co. Ltd.?
A: The Start 35K is the second in a line of Start cameras made by Ikko Sha Company Ltd. of Japan ...
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| Value of Rolleiflex TLR Camera | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I am trying to document the value (or lack of value) of a Rolleiflex Ser. #1100483 Compur-Rapid ...
A: According to the serial number, you have a Rolleiflex Automat (this version also called the Autmomat ...
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| Leica camera | 1/22/2008 |
Q: It is a D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Leica No. 262169. In researching we believe it is vintage 1937 ...
A: Yes, according to the serial number, you have a Leica IIIa (also known as the Leica Model G), a ...
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| KODAK POCKET CAMERA | 1/22/2008 |
Q: WAS CURIOUS WHAT A NO. 3-A FOLDING POCKET KODAK MODEL C IS WORTH. THE YEAR OF THE CAMERA IF POSSIBLE ...
A: The No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak series of amateur cameras was a major top-selling line for Eastman ...
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| Ansco #9 | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I recently received several old cameras. I am unable to figure out how to open the back of the ...
A: There is a trick to opening the back of these cameras! First open the front. You don't have to ...
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| Value of a Mec 16 Camera | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what the value of a Mec 16 Camera would be. It is black and gold in color. It has ...
A: The Mec-16 is a common subminiature camera, made by Feinwerktechnik of Germany in the late 1950's, ...
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| 2 cameras | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have 2 cameras that I have no clue as to their worth. I'm very interested in anything you can tell ...
A: The Expo Watch Camera was a popular novelty camera, designed into the shape and size of a typical ...
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| Leica Camera | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My father's old Leica camera is in my possession and I wish to sell it and give my mother the ...
A: From the serial number, that would be a Leica III (also known as the Leica Model F), a typical 35mm ...
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| Information on a older Leica Camera | 11/4/2007 |
Q: My father left me a Leica DRP Ernst Leitz camera. NR614374. Lens is a summitar f=5cm Nr912389. Can ...
A: From the serial number, I know you have a Leica IIf, a basic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made ...
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| canon | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have a camera with the following written: Canon No 16019 SEIKI-KOGAKU TOKYO lens: serenar 3:5 ...
A: That would be a Canon S-II made in Japan around 1947. It's a typical 35mm coupled rangefinder ...
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| Leica 1 | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I've no idea about where I am on the net, only that your name has come up and you may be able to ...
A: The serial number clearly indicates this is a Leica I made by Leitz of Germany in 1930, but there ...
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| Kodak # 2 Box Camera | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have a Kodak #2 box camera, NOT a brownie, but the 2nd model ever made by Kodak in the late ...
A: The No. 2 Kodak Camera was actually the third model made by the Eastman Dry Plate and Film Company ...
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| Old Cameras | 10/6/2007 |
Q: My father in law recently pased away, he was a keen photographer and had many cameras from box ...
A: The Zenit ES is an extremely common 35mm single-lens-reflex camera, of questionable (at best) ...
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| NO.1 Autographic KODAK SPECIAL | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I just found a camera that belonged to my great-grandfather. IT is a NO.1 Autographic, my ...
A: The No. 1 Autographic Kodak Special is a simple amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman ...
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| Adams camera | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have my dads 35mm adams camera. I believe its the pronto model with a 1:2.8/50 wetzlar lordonar ...
A: You have either the Adams 351 (no built-in rangefinder to aid focusing) or Adams 352 (with ...
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| cameras and lenses | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the value of the following equipment before I throw it away. I'll be glad if ...
A: Among the five cameras, assuming truly excellent condition and fitted with a proper normal lens, the ...
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| Leica Wetzlar 135mm lens | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a Leica Wetzlar 1:4 135mm lens, # 1768861.Could you please tell me something about it? I ...
A: That would be the Tele-Elmar, and from the serial number your provided I know your example was made ...
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| VEST POCKET AUTOGRAPHIC (TRELLIS) ANASTIGMAT F7.7 WITHOUT STYLUS, LEATHER | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have a Kodak VEST POCKET AUTOGRAPHIC (TRELLIS) ANASTIGMAT F7.7 WITHOUT STYLUS, LEATHER, do you ...
A: The Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak is a compact folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak from ...
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| Zeiss Contaflex IV and Canon Dial 35 | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I hope this finds you well. I am trying to find some good information on two vintage cameras that ...
A: The Contaflex IV (catalog code 864/24) is a 35mm single-lens-reflex camera made by Zeiss Ikon of ...
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| Leica camera & accessories | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I got a leather camera bag with a camera & various accessories from my uncle. The top of the camera ...
A: Right now, I can think of three very nice and honest collectors you can contact, all of whom I ...
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| Leica camera & accessories | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I got a leather camera bag with a camera & various accessories from my uncle. The top of the camera ...
A: That would be a Leica IIIf, a standard 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany ...
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| Vintage Camera Value | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Morning David: I have a Kodak Volute special Model 3A. What is it worth being in Excellent+ to Mint ...
A: Okay, what you actually have there is a No. 3A Special Kodak Camera, a big amateur's folding bellows ...
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| coronet | 7/22/2007 |
Q: i have a black coronet midget camera in excellent condition it has a blue leather case in good ...
A: The Midget is a tiny bakelite subminiature camera, made by the Coronet Camera Company of England ...
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| Leica Cameras | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I am getting married in August and wanted to purchase a Leica for my photojournalist husband to be. ...
A: You can certainly get a nice usable vintage Leica for $500 or less. However, you need to understand ...
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| Valuation of Leica Camera + Accessories | 7/6/2007 |
Q: My father gave me his old vintage Leica camera. I'm interested in knowing it's value. It says: ...
A: The serial number tells me you have a Leica IIIc, a basic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by ...
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| No.0 Graphic | 7/6/2007 |
Q: 0 Graphic, eastman kodak co, rochester NY USA, Folmer & Schwing division, the number 118598 is ...
A: The No. 0 Graphic is an elaborate box camera equipped with an internal focal plane shutter, made by ...
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| antique camera | 7/4/2007 |
Q: How much is my grandfathers camera worth. Its a Wollensak Stereo 10. Thanks
A: The Wollensak Stereo Model 10 is an outstanding camera made around 1955 for taking 3D exposures on ...
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| Leica camera value | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Leica rangefinder in "good" condition. Everything works and it takes great pictures. I ...
A: You have a Leica III (also known as the Leica Model F), a basic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, ...
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| cameras in the cupboard | 6/25/2007 |
Q: My father has been dead 25 years. I have had in a cupboard since then some bits and bobs of which I ...
A: From the serial number, you have a Leica II, a common 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz ...
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| Information & Valuation | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have 3 different Kodak cameras as mentioned below:- 1. Kodak Brownie Flash III in good condition. ...
A: The Brownie Flash III is a cheap amateur's box camera, made by Kodak Ltd. of England 1957 to 1960, ...
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| Leica Camera | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I would like to know a brief history of a Leica that I've had for quite some tome. I went to the ...
A: From the serial number, you do indeed have a Leica IIIc, a basic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, ...
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| Leica DRP | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, Germany. and the serial number is 440264. The camera is ...
A: That is actually a very unusual model. From the serial number, you have a Leica IIc, a basic 35mm ...
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| Kemco Homovie 1929 | 6/21/2007 |
Q: David, I have recently purchased a Kemco Homovie and am eager to know if I've made a wise choice. ...
A: Congratulations! You nailed a rare one! The Kemco Homovie system was introduced by the Kodel ...
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| Leica Wetzlar | 6/17/2007 |
Q: i got a old camera Leica DBP #318720 from my grandpa. I don't want to resell it but I ask myself ...
A: What you have there is a Leica II (also known as a Leica Model D), a high quality 35mm camera, and ...
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| Leica camera identification | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I am trying t identify a 35mm Leica camera number 925 767. Does not have a viewfinder and has two ...
A: Uh, first of all...I'm not "Kevin". Hmmmmm........ Okay, you have a Leica Ig, and according to the ...
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| 1935 cameras | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Mr. Silver, you requested more information and I hit "reply" so I'm not sure you received it. My ...
A: No, no, I rejected the question at first only because I needed more parameters. Now that you've ...
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| Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar 436727 | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have a Leica D.R.P. EL Wetzler #436727 which I acquired right after WWII. I also have a Pentax ME ...
A: Without a doubt, the Pentax would be a much better camera for somebody studying to become a ...
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| super speed graphic | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 4x5 super speed graphic camera, flash, developing tanks, water bath and print developing ...
A: Although it's a small niche market, there are still studio photographers out there who use a lot of ...
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| Leica camera | 5/3/2007 |
Q: My grandfather gave me this camera with a ser# 211323 and I was wondering about the value.
A: From that serial number, you have a Leica IIIa, a typical 35mm coupled ramgefinder camera, made by ...
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| Leica, Nikon & Balda | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have several cameras and lenses that belonged to a friend who has died. I'm planning to list them ...
A: This is a pretty common lens. Over 120,000 were made from 1933 to 1963, and yours dates to 1938. ...
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| Kodak Sterling II | 4/26/2007 |
Q: the camera is in almost mint condition, just able to tell it's second hand by some rub marks on the ...
A: The Sterling II is a simple amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Kodak Ltd. of England (Eastman ...
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| Leica, Nikon & Balda | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have several cameras and lenses that belonged to a friend who has died. I'm planning to list them ...
A: From the serial number, you have a Leica IIIa, a very common 35mm rangefinder camera, made by Leitz ...
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| Leica Camera | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the year this Leica Camera was made the history behind it and the value. Nr. ...
A: From the serial number, you have a Leica IIIf, a classic coupled rangefinder 35mm camera, made by ...
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| old cameras | 3/21/2007 |
Q: My next door neighbors' husband died, and he has a huge selection of old cameras and accessories.His ...
A: There is a major industry guide to antique and collectible cameras, but it costs a whopping $145 ...
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| antique canon camera | 2/26/2007 |
Q: We have a canon 7 #926424 camera with a canon 50mm 1:0.95 lens #19920, and want to know approx. its ...
A: I took an extra day to do some current market research for you because this is a particularly ...
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| Realistic Travel | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have an all aluminum stereoscope which I believe to be from Realistic Travel (the trade mark on ...
A: Realistic Travel of England was a major producer of stereo cards in the early part of the 20th ...
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| Steky Model III 16mm camera set | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Ref: my previous inquiry. Both the leather carrying case for the telephoto lens and the leather ...
A: Well, it's rather odd to find a Steky III stamped with "made in occupied Japan". The Steky was a ...
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| pony premo No 3 | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I bought a Rochester Opitical and Camera Company, Pony Premo No 3 at a yard sale for a couple of ...
A: The Pony Premo No. 3 is a classic example of a light weight "cycle" style American folding plate ...
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| lens | 1/22/2007 |
Q: Came across a lense in an old shoe box that is engraved E. Suter, basle # 3830 Aplanat B # 4 10x ...
A: E. Suter of Switzerland was a major manufacturer of camera lenses from the 1860's to the 1920's. ...
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| Leica Antique Camera | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have been researching my grandfather's Leica camera and he collected numerous cameras that I ...
A: By the serial number, you have a Leica IIIa, a basic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz ...
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| leica camera | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have an old Leica camera black body and crome top/bottom. It is marked Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz ...
A: By the serial number, you have a Leica II, a basic coupled rangefinder 35mm camera, made by Leitz of ...
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| adams camera | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I have an Adams Minex De Luxe in a black leather case. I contains the camera, a spare lens a ...
A: Actually, no, I cannot confirm that it is "circa 1910", simply because the Minex (occasionally also ...
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| vintage cam | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I have a vintage Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic circa early 1920's (actually has film in it!). My ...
A: The Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak is a miniature folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak from ...
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| box camera | 1/10/2007 |
Q: i have recently acquired a kenilworth box camera in very good condition,i have never heard of this ...
A: "Kenilworth" is the name given to a series of cheap amateur box cameras produced by Standard ...
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| Leica Camera & lenses | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have the following: Camera Leica #487570 Lenses Leitz Elmar f=3.5cm 1:3.5 Ernst Leitz ...
A: You have a Leica IIIc, a classic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany in 1949. ...
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| Aires 35 IIIL; Universal Roamer II , Konica FS-1 | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could provide me the with approximate values for the following cameras: ...
A: The Aires IIIL is a 35mm coupled rangefinder camera made in Japan around 1958. Truly excellent ...
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| Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetziar camera | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have a Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetziar camera with serial number 273309, f=5cm 1:35, on the ...
A: The serial number indicates you have a Leica IIIa, a classic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made ...
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| Eastman Kodak Camera | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I have a Eastman Kodak Camera #1 A Pocket Kodak with the original instruction book and case. Can ...
A: The No. 1 Pocket Kodak is a simple amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak 1926 to ...
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| Leica | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I inherited a Leica D.R.P No. 480383 with a Summitar lens no. 702009. Can you tell me what model ...
A: You have a Leica IIIc, a classic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany in 1949. ...
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| camera | 12/10/2006 |
Q: id like to know what this camera is worth today EASTMAN KODAK NO3-A AUTOGRAPHIC JR
A: The No. 3A Autographic Junior is a very common amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman ...
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| old lens | 12/3/2006 |
Q: my father was a photographer in NYC many years ago. i have several old lenses and cameras and would ...
A: These are both relatively common German large format lenses that would have been ideally suited for ...
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| identification | 12/2/2006 |
Q: i inherited an old camera and have no idea of its worth and am worried about putting it up for sale ...
A: The Kolibri (model code 523/18) is an unusual compact "vest pocket" camera, made by Zeiss Ikon of ...
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| Two Leica Cameras | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a couple cameras that were my great uncle's. I'm just trying to get some general info as I ...
A: Both of these are classic 35mm coupled rangefinder cameras made by Leitz of Germany. The camera ...
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| LEICA | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I found a Leica camera in my grandparents' basement last week. I was wondering as to the model and ...
A: According to the serial number, you have a Leica IIIa, a classic 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, ...
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| old camera | 11/28/2006 |
Q: silver my name is tom I recently become the owner of my grandfathers NO. 3 Folding Pocket Camera, ...
A: The No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak is a common amateur's folding bellows camera, made in a number of ...
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| Eastman Kodak No. 3A Model B-4 | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I am trying to find out what I have here, I have read many things dating this camera to from ...
A: The No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak is an extremely common amateur's folding bellows camera, made in a ...
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| Pony premo no. 2 | 11/27/2006 |
Q: It comes in a large black case thats about 11 inches by 7 inches. There are two compartments in the ...
A: The Pony Premo No. 2 is a typical example of what we call an American folding plate camera. This ...
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| flash lamp | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I have a very old flash lamp ( flash powder) that is marked Burke & James Chigaco. PAT. APPLD. FOR. ...
A: Burke & James was one of the largest photographic supplies dealers in the United States from the ...
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| old brass lens | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I have a big old camera brass lens. It has no water stop. lens is marked (engraved) C. Shepherd & ...
A: Shepherd was a large provider of photographic supplies in England in the 1870's through 1890's. ...
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| Leica camera | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I have a Leica camera marked No: 382573 with a Summitar f=5cm 1:2 lens marked No:577718 Ernst Leitz ...
A: That would be a Leica IIIc dating from around 1942. This is a very common model, made in large ...
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| Old Camera Info | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have aquired an old Eastman Kodak No. 3A Autographic. It shows a series of patent No's from 1898 ...
A: The No. 3A Autographic Kodak is actually a very slightly modified form of the No. 3A Folding Pocket ...
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| Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, Germany. and the serial number is 592571. The lense ...
A: The camera with serial #592571 is a Leica IIIf "black dial", a basic 35mm coupled rangefinder ...
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| Pocket Kodak 3 Special | 10/23/2006 |
Q: What can you tell me about this camera as I have not found it listed specifically anywhere on the ...
A: I knew the camera, no problem, but I took an extra day to research the lens and shutter because I've ...
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| Approximate worth of antique Kodak | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have a folding pocket Kodak No. 8-A Model B-4. The US patents on it range from 1898-Oct 19, 1909. ...
A: You must mean a No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak. This was a very popular, and therefore rather common, ...
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| Leitz Wetzlar camera | 10/13/2006 |
Q: A co-worker was reorganizing in her Cytogenetics Laboratory when she found the following camera back ...
A: From the serial number, it should be a Leica M3 camera body, but the factory records are a bit rough ...
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| valuation on 2 vintage leica cameras | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I wish to get a valuation for my deceased fathers cameras. The first one is a Compur Leica camera no ...
A: I took a couple extra days to research the most current auction and verified sales prices on your ...
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| value of and history on Zeiss, Pro-Tessar, Contaflex lenses | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I bought 2 Zeiss Ikon lenses I know nothing about. I just like to collect camera lenses. These are ...
A: These lenses were made for the 1950's-1960's Contaflex 35mm single-lens-reflex cameras made by Zeiss ...
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| value of old leica camera | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My late husband was a professional photographer and in his collection of cameras I have a Leica DRP ...
A: This is a Leica IIIf (specifically the "red dial" version with self timer), a high quality 35mm ...
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| A difficult IIIf conundrum, a clever imitation? | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Silver, I've been hunting around for days trying to figure out the enigma behind a peculiar Leica ...
A: First of all, since there's absolutely no advantage or monetary gain to be made from whatever sort ...
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| leica camera-1940's | 9/21/2006 |
Q: i recently found my father's old leica-guess late 1940's since he left Germany in 1949 and is ...
A: You have a Leica IIIc, a 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany in 1948. This is ...
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| KODAK camera | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I am looking for any information on a kodak camera i have. The information on the inside of the back ...
A: The No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak series of cameras is one of the best selling in history. Eastman ...
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| Leica DRP | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I've inherited a Leica DRP #294343; Summar lens #409188. Both in excellent condition w/case. Where ...
A: You have a Leica IIIb, a 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany in 1938. They ...
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| Vest Pocket and Jiffy Kodak series II | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Have a Kodak vest pocket Autographic camera with a patents or March 4, 1902 - May 6, 1913 in fair ...
A: The Autographic Vest Pocket Kodak is a miniature folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak from ...
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| LEICA D,R,P. Nr. 622265 | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Silver, I browse in the www.allexperts.com and when I read some of your expert answers I am quite ...
A: That would be a Leica IIIf, a 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany in 1952. ...
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| Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I have Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, Germany. and the serial number is 568801. The lense ...
A: According to the serial number, you have a Leica IIIf ("black dial" version) made by Leitz of ...
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| leica camera | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I have a leica camera that is marked with Nr.827546, it is in mint condition.It is in a leather ...
A: According to the serial number, you have a Leica IIIg made by Leitz of Germany in 1956. This is a ...
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| Vintage Camera saleability | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I have an antique (vintage) camera in excellent brand new condition. I would like to sell it ...
A: Nettar was a series of inexpensive amateur folding cameras, made by Zeiss Ikon of Germany from 1933 ...
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| general info on two older kodak cameras | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I have a Kodak Retina Ia w/ a zeiss ikon flash. Also,a Kodak pony 135 model c w/ a kodak standard ...
A: The Retina Ia is a very common compact 35mm camera made in Germany for Eastman Kodak from 1951 to ...
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| Folding Cameras | 8/25/2006 |
Q: I just received a 120 folding camera today from a friend who didn't want it. The manufacturer is ...
A: The Chrome Six is actually something of a mysterious line. There was a Proud company that ...
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| value of leica | 8/24/2006 |
Q: Please could you give me an idea of the value of a Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar (556546). Many ...
A: You have a common Leica IIIf "black dial" made by Leitz of Germany in 1951. Depending on honest ...
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| Konica Autoreflex T | 8/21/2006 |
Q: Bought this new many decades ago. Has Konica Hexanon 57 mm f 1.4 lens, Sets aperture automatically. ...
A: The Autoreflex T is a superb 35mm single-lens-reflex camera introduced by Konica of Japan in 1968. ...
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| Kodak Camera | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some information on a No. 1A Kokak Pocket Junior camera. It ...
A: The No. 1A Pocket Kodak Junior is a common folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak from 1929 ...
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| baby max | 8/21/2006 |
Q: Could you please tell me the current market value of a 16 mm baby max mini-camera? I really like ...
A: The Baby-Max is a typical "Hit" style subminiature camera (the Hit was the camera that introduced ...
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| Leica Camera Question | 8/21/2006 |
Q: David, I hope you can help me. I have a older friend who has a vintage Leica camera in mint ...
A: From the serial number you've provided, your friend has a Leica IIIc, a coupled rangefinder 35mm ...
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| Antique Wooden Tripod | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I have acquired an old wooden tripod and would like some information on when it was made and what it ...
A: This is a generic form of tripod that F&S offered when they first began the manufacture of cameras ...
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| Polaroid Land Camera Model 95 | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I just picked up a Polaroid Land Camera Model 95, I show a 1969 VW bus at car shows, I thiught this ...
A: No, that's really not the right match. The Model 95 was Polaroid's first camera, and it was ...
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| cameras | 8/12/2006 |
Q: i have a eastman kodak #2 hawkeye model c .not the special anniversarry edition. how much is it ...
A: I'm afraid this is a VERY common camera with nil value. The No. 2 Hawk-Eye Model C is a simple ...
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| Approx value | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Please could you give me an idea of value for an old Leica camera in good condition with the ...
A: According to the serial number you have a late version of the Leica IIIf (desirable "red dial" model ...
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| Reflekta Camera | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I just bought an old 120 film Reflekta camera in great shape. I think it's from around the 1940s. ...
A: The Reflekta is a simple amateur's twin-lens-reflex camera, for 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch exposures on #120 ...
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| Leica Conversion? | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I just won an auction on ebay for what I thought was a Leica IIIf, but the serial number was 491039. ...
A: Leitz offered an extensive upgrading service for many years. The conversion of the Leica IIIc to ...
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| value of nikon F 2 | 8/11/2006 |
Q: hi david --- i have a nikon F 2 in good working condition s/n 7285486 --- some minor wear on black ...
A: The Nikon F2 is a dynamite traditional mechanical 35mm single-len-reflex camera, but its value has ...
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| Vintage Cameras | 8/9/2006 |
Q: A friend has several older model cameras that she is planning to sell in a garage/estate sale. A ...
A: There are no real treasures in the bunch. The Cine Kodak Eight Model 25 is an extremely common home ...
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| Leica camera - usage | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I have this old Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar camera with serial nr. 570870, On the lense it says ...
A: You have a Leica IIf (black dial version), a basic coupled rangefinder 35mm camera, made by Leitz of ...
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| Minolta Cameras 1988 60th Anniversary 7000 | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I am interested in verifying the manner in which Minolta applied its "60th Anniversary" logotype to ...
A: Minolta did not issue any 60th anniversary variants. I am aware of some stickers they applied to ...
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| old camera value?? | 8/7/2006 |
Q: i'm trying to find a value and actually what kind of camera this really is...i think its approx ...
A: From the serial number you found inside the camera, you most likely have an Anniversary Speed ...
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| camera from parents | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Just moved my parents into a retirement home, (in Illinois). They are 86 and 87. I found a Kodak, ...
A: The Jiffy Kodak Six-16 is a very common amateur's snapshot camera, made by Eastman Kodak in two ...
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| Luftwaffe Leica | 8/6/2006 |
Q: I have two 'Leica' cameras. They match the description of one you were questioned about on 7th ...
A: No, these are absolutely positively fakes made in the Ukraine from original Russian copies of German ...
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| General info about Minolta-16 | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Good day Mr. Silver, I'm new in this hobby of collecting snap-shot cameras circa 1970s or older. Do ...
A: We don't have lists of serial numbers for these cameras, so I can't tell you what exact Minolta-16 ...
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| Topcon 35mm slr camera | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I recently asked about two Zenit cameras, did'nt have room for this! I have a Topcon 35mm slr camera ...
A: The Topcon Wink Mirror S is an unusual fixed lens 35mm single-lens-reflex camera made by Tokyo ...
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| Zenit cameras 35mm slr film | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I have two cameras, the Zenit EM Model, 35mm SLR. one has the Moshva.80 olympic logo and is in mint ...
A: The Olympic Tower logo is also from the 1980 Olympics. Krasnogorsk was producing at least three ...
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| Identifying Leica model and date | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I am trying to identify and date a Leica camera I inherited. From pictures, it appears to be a III ...
A: From the serial number you must have a Leica IIIa made by Leitz of Germany in 1935. This is a very ...
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| Estimated Value | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I wish to sell some of my Dad's Leica cameras & lens that are all in excellent condition with ...
A: There were a couple minor variations of the Olympic commemorative Leica SL, and one of them is quite ...
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| Leica DRP | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I've got a Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar No. 301218, with lens with "Summitar f=5cm 1:2 No. 522153" ...
A: You have a Leica IIIa, a classic coupled rangefinder 35mm camera, made by Leitz of Germany in 1938. ...
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| Leica 35 mm screw mount | 7/28/2006 |
Q: David, I purchased an M6 with several lenses, one of them is a 35mm summicron f2 asph. chrome but ...
A: Yep, there were loads of these made over several years, I think about 1998 to 2004, for the Japanese ...
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| Vintage cameras | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I have 5 vintage cameras and would like to know the value of them. They are: No.3A Folding Pocket ...
A: The No.3A Folding Pocket Kodak is a common amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak ...
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| Vintage folding camera: Certotrop | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Already having professional experience with film and digital 35 mm SLR cameras, I wanted to ...
A: The Certotrop is a very common European style folding plate camera made by Certo of Germany from ...
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| Kodak Autographic Folding Camera | 7/24/2006 |
Q: This is really a follow-on from Norry's question about his Kodak Autographic on 7/5/06. I got a ...
A: The No. 1 Autographic Kodak Special Model A is a high quality folding bellows camera, made by ...
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| Kodak Brownie Camera | 7/23/2006 |
Q: What year did Kodak manufacture the Kodak Brownie Target 6-16? Is it a collector's item? What is ...
A: The Brownie Target Six-16 is a simple amateur's box camera, made by Eastman Kodak from 1946 to 1951, ...
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| what is this camera worth | 7/23/2006 |
Q: i have a Contax137md quartz worlds first builtin quartz controlled motor drive can u tell me is ...
A: The Contax 137MD is a superb 35mm single-lens-reflex camera, made between 1978 and 1983, the result ...
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| old flash cartridge | 7/23/2006 |
Q: Mr Silver, thanks again for your time and I should have asked in previous question...Can the tin ...
A: It is perfectly safe to ship these through US mail. To ignite, they literally need to be fired up. ...
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| Dallmeyer Lens | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I hope you can provide me with some information on an antique JH Dallmeyer brass barrelled lens that ...
A: Dallmeyer made a lot of different, and quite fascinating, lenses, dating back to the 1850's and ...
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| old flash cartridge | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I have a tin with No.3 Eastman flash cartridges. there are 5 in a 6ea tin. They look okay. Can they ...
A: Flash cartridges date from around 1905 to 1925. The magnesium compound that forms the basis for ...
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| bencini koroll 24 | 7/21/2006 |
Q: i have a bencini koroll 24 (120mm camera)and i would like to know if this camera is appreciated as a ...
A: The Koroll 24 is a simple viewfinder camera, made by Bencini of Italy in 1953, for 3 x 4 cm ...
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| Value of old Leica equipment | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I'd like to get an idea of value of camera equipment please. 1. Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar ...
A: 1. Leica camera No. 484128 - From the serial number I know you have a late model Leica IIIc made by ...
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| Konica and Afga Cameras | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I have a Konica Kontrapid No.20745 with brown leather case and a Afga Ansco Camera with black ...
A: You probably have a Konica I, a simple 35mm camera made by Konishiroku Kogaku of Japan around 1950. ...
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| Minolta Rokkor 236412 | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I have been given a Minolta Rokkor Camera with a model # of 236412 that was my grandmother's. Can ...
A: The serial number you provided can apply to a LOT of different Minolta cameras, and I'm afraid there ...
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| Value on Nikon camera and lenses | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I wish to sell: Nikon F2 Photomic black body 55 mm macro lens w/ extension F4 200mm telephoto lens ...
A: The market for used Nikon 35mm gear is very volatile right now, mostly due to the rampaging ...
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| Leica Camera | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I came across a camera described as follows Vintage LEICA CAMERA 50mm Ernst Leitz Wetzler ...
A: This is a Leica IIIf "red dial", a fine quality 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of ...
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| No.3-A Folding Pocket Kodak | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have this Kodak in question above patent dates from June 21, 1898 to June 16, 1914. It is in ...
A: What you have is actually a No. 3A Autographic Kodak, a big amateur's folding bellows camera, made ...
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| Voigt camera | 7/12/2006 |
Q: David. You answered my question yesterday about an Olympus Pen EES - thank you. Pardon the typo - ...
A: Okay, the Voigt is a generic amateur's folding bellows camera, made in the late 1940's by the Vokar ...
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| Olympus Camers - vintage? | 7/11/2006 |
Q: David. i have a camera, an Olympus Pen-EE, serial number 815786. There is a little cursive red "S" ...
A: You actually have a Pen EES, a compact "half frame" 35mm camera, made by Olympus of Japan from 1962 ...
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| Leica III | 7/11/2006 |
Q: My wife recently purchased a Leica camera for me at an estate sale for $5.00(Canadian$$). Here are ...
A: Wow! You made quite a fabulous purchase for only five Canadian dollars! According to the serial ...
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| Value of old camera | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I have a No.3-A Folding Pocket Kodak Model B-4 Sept. 9, 1902. I am curious to its value and also ...
A: The Model B-4 version of the No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak actually dates from around 1908. The 1902 ...
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| Eastman Kodak Autographic | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I have an old Eastman Kodak Autographic folding camera which used #A-120 roll film. When was this ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Wasn't my fault, but it appears the ...
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| Wollensak double bellows camera | 7/9/2006 |
Q: David, My dad came across a wooden Wollensak camera found in his garage attic with a base of 9" wide ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Wasn't my fault, but it appears the ...
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| Leica Nazi Camera | 7/8/2006 |
Q: My aunt and uncle came across a box of cameras with the following interesting camera inside. There ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Wasn't my fault, but it appears the ...
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| leica camera | 7/8/2006 |
Q: i have got a leica camera model no 87506 black in color and in fair condition can u let me know a ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Wasn't my fault, but it appears the ...
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| Steky camera | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I have come across a Steky camera, and through some elementary reseach on the web I believe that it ...
A: The Steky is a classic subminiature camera, for 10 x 14 mm exposures on special little rolls of 16mm ...
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| missed opportunity - Kodak F.P. 3-A replacement bellows? | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I missed out on some new old stock replacement bellows for some Kodak Folding Pocket Autographic ...
A: There are several services (the best is Western Bellows in California) who would gladly make a ...
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| regarding old kodak camera | 7/7/2006 |
Q: While digging through some boxes in the attic the other day a found an old Kodak camera.It is called ...
A: The Junior Six-20 Series II is a simple amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak from ...
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| Goerz Apochromat RD Artar 24 | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I have this lens, trying to find out its worth. I have pics that I can send to you if that would ...
A: There are three different versions of this lens, so it would help to see a picture. All are ...
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| Leicaflex Serial # 1166254 | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I have a Leicaflex camera that belonged to my late grandfather. I have no need for a camera of this ...
A: You have the original model Leicaflex single-lens-reflex camera that was made by Leitz of Germany ...
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| Kodak 1A Autographic Folding Camera | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I've inherited a Kodak 1A Autographic camera and tried all over the web to identify this particular ...
A: You are describing the "New Model" or "1917 Model" of the No. 1A Autographic Kodak. The way the ...
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| Juffy Kodak Camer | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I have a Juffy Kodak Camera in excellent condition in it's original box. Box reads as follows: ...
A: The Jiffy Kodak Six-20 is a simple pop-up snapshot camera, made by Eastman Kodak 1933 to 1937, for 2 ...
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| Leica Camera | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I've got a very nice Leica Camera. It's marked E. Leitz Wetzlar, Germany, Nr. 682681. Could you ...
A: You have a rather odd model of camera. It is a Leica If, made by Leitz of Germany in 1955 ...
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| Approximate Value of Kodak Vanity Camera | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I have what I believe is a Kodak Vanity camera. It is in a reddish brown clamshell case. It is in ...
A: I apologize for the couple days delay, but it wasn't my fault. I informed the AllExperts system ...
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| camera | 7/1/2006 |
Q: What is the age and value of hubert george co imperial deluxe refex camera? The camera is in mint ...
A: I apologize for the couple days delay, but it wasn't my fault. I informed the AllExperts system ...
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| Kodak | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I cmae into possession of an interesting looking Eastman Kodak camera. On the case it says, No.2 ...
A: The No. 2 Folding Cartridge Premo is a very simple and very common folding bellows camera, produced ...
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| Leica D.R.P. | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I have a Leica D.R.P. probably 50 to 60 years old (not certain), # 524850. It is in perfect ...
A: From the serial number I know you have a late model Leica IIIc made by Leitz of Germany in 1951. ...
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| Shinon camera | 6/29/2006 |
Q: My brother has an older SLR camera with the name 'Shinon SLR' on it. No I didnt spell it wrong. It ...
A: Shinon is actually the name of a knock-off camera distributor based in Hong Kong. They buy bulk ...
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| Speed Graphic Camera (1945/1946) | 6/27/2006 |
Q: 06-27-06...The most recent date on this website is 2005; I'm hoping this is still a current active ...
A: You seem to be describing a Miniature Speed Graphic, a common model made from 1938 to 1947. If you ...
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| Haking's super reflex | 6/24/2006 |
Q: David, I found a Haking's camera in the box, new. It says Halina-Viceroy at the top of the front. ...
A: The Halina-Viceroy is a very common and very cheaply made twin-lens-reflex camera, produced by ...
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| how much is this worth | 6/19/2006 |
Q: ive got a Canon zoom 250 super 8 #208315, how much is this worth.
A: The Canon Zoom 250 was introduced in 1969. In general, super 8 cameras don't carry much collectible ...
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| Polaroid Highlander Type 80 Camera | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I found this camera and would like to know if I should try to sell it, give it to a museum or just ...
A: You can safely deposit it in the "round file". The Highlander (Model 80) series of Polaroid cameras ...
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| folding pocket kodak no4 | 6/18/2006 |
Q: Can you advise me as to the approximate value of the kodak folding pocket no4. I think this is the ...
A: The No. 4 Folding Pocket Kodak is a simple amateur's bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak in ...
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| No. 2 folding pocket brownie value | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I've seen some of your information on the Kodak Brownie's and have a question about one that I ...
A: The No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a common amateur's snapshot camera, made by Eastman Kodak 1907 ...
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| POLAROID | 6/17/2006 |
Q: I was recently able to purchase a Polaroid Model "One Hundred" Roll Film Camera (This is not the ...
A: I'm afraid there's nothing special or valuable about the Polaroid Model 100. It's merely an ...
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| ensign selfix 420 | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I have been given a camera by a relative and i would like to ask your advice on it. It is a ENSIGN ...
A: The Ensign Selfix 420 is a common amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Houghton of England ...
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| value of super 8 camera | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I have GAF SC/100 Super 8 movie camera. Hong Kong is stamped on the bottom. Can you provide any ...
A: I'm afraid the GAF SC/100 is a rather cheap amateur's super 8mm movie camera made around 1968, and ...
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| Antique Kodak Cameras | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I have two very old (I think) Kodak cameras and was interested in selling them on Ebay but I have no ...
A: The No. 2 Folding Cartridge Premo is a VERY common "premium" camera (ie. many of them were given ...
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| Film for No. 1 AUTOGRAPHIC KODAK JR | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I have a No. 1 AUTOGRAPHIC KODAK JR (1921) and its state is very good and I'd like to use it. They ...
A: Your camera has a feature unique to Kodaks from the period 1914 to 1930+. It is the autographic ...
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| Old Camera Lenses | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I am trying to sell the items for my grandmother for her living expenses. Usually I have been able ...
A: I'm afraid your questions beget more questions! The most important thing I need to know is whether ...
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| coronet cameras | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I have a old coronet 3d camera and the flash viewer and carring case all in excellent condition. I ...
A: The Coronet "3-D" Camera was produced by Coronet Ltd. of England in the 1950's. It made four stereo ...
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| Value of Camera | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I have an old Polaroid Land Camera Model 80B withLink Light Model 250. Can you tell me the value of ...
A: The Polaroid Model 80B is part of the Highlander series of simple amateur instant picture cameras ...
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| Anmtique Camera | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I have na "Ensign Midget" camera , Model "22". It is in reasonbly good condition; considering it's ...
A: The Ensign Midget Model 22 is a miniature folding bellows camera, made by Houghton of England around ...
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| 810 Technical camera | 6/11/2006 |
Q: Mr. Silver, I have a chance to purchase an old wooden large format camera. I collect cameras but ...
A: "Technical" and "process" cameras are generally considered to be white elephants with virtually no ...
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| zeiss ikon | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I got two different cameras both found in a bric-brac market: first) Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/2 body no ...
A: First, the "mint" camera. According to the 518/2 model code, you have a Nettar IIc, a simple ...
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| value on an old camera | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I have a Polaroid Land Camera (Model #J66). It is still in the original case and has the instruction ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering, but it's not my fault! I duly informed AllExperts that I ...
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| Value of Tikka watch camera | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I was given a Tikka watch camera 20+ years ago. It came complete with the case, instructions and ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering, but it's not my fault! I duly informed AllExperts that I ...
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| Wollensak Camera | 6/9/2006 |
Q: Could you please tell me what my grandfather's old camera is worth? I've had different answers. It ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering, but it's not my fault! I duly informed AllExperts that I ...
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| Identify Leica camera | 6/8/2006 |
Q: My neighbor passed away and left two Leica cameras. Could you please help me identify them and ...
A: These are both examples of the same model. You have two Leica IIIf cameras, the lower serial number ...
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| leica IIIF | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I got a camera out of $5 box-o-junk at an auction. sn. 829786, seems to work but havn't tried it ...
A: You've misinterpretted whatever information you found on the internet... First of all, yes, ...
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| Kodak Brownie Camera | 6/8/2006 |
Q: What is the general value of a Kodak Brownie Holiday Flash Camera (with flash attachment) - Dakon ...
A: I'm afraid it's darn near worthless. Maybe $5 for a truly excellent example, up to $10 for mint in ...
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| old leica camera | 6/6/2006 |
Q: What kind of model is this, and what's is worth? click the link or copy paste it for viewing the ...
A: Actually, this is *not* a Leica at all! This is a FED, a very common Russian copy of a 1930's ...
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| old camcorder | 6/5/2006 |
Q: i recently found what appears to b an old kodak brownie camcorder with a tan leather case and 2 ...
A: Not a "camcorder", but a simple 8mm movie camera made for the typical point-and-shoot amateur ...
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| Medium Format Cameras | 6/3/2006 |
Q: Mr.Silver, i have been contemplating buying a medium format camera, but have no idea as to which ...
A: Let me ask you a few more questions first... What cameras do you use right now (model and brand, ...
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| older cameras | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I have four old cameras that I wish to sell and would like to get an idea of their value. They are: ...
A: I'm afraid you don't have any real treasures there, but let's look at each of them... The Vigilant ...
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| Value and history of a Folmer & Schwing Camera | 6/2/2006 |
Q: First let me say thank you for your time and attention. I recently acquired a huge Folmer & Schwing ...
A: I'm aware you're looking at quite an impressive piece of "antique" photographic technology, but I'm ...
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| value of inherited cameras/lenses/etc. | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I inherited a few cameras and accessories from my grandfather and would like to get an idea of the ...
A: The first thing I want to do is apologize for the delay in responding...but it was not my fault! I ...
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| Graflex - 5 x 4 Speed Graphic Camera | 5/29/2006 |
Q: My husband was a press photographer for several years. When he started in the 1950s he was issued ...
A: The first thing I want to do is apologize for the delay in responding...but it was not my fault! I ...
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| How to open an old Kodak camera | 5/28/2006 |
Q: I found an old Kodak camera. In researching pictures on the internet it looks like a #2 Kodak ...
A: Without seeing the camera for myself to determine the exact model you have, I can't tell you the ...
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| Care of Kodak bellows | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I have three Kodak cameras that belonged to my grandfather. A 6-16, a 1A pocket Kodak and a No1 ...
A: When bellows stick it is due to excess moisture, either something on the surface of the bellows or ...
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| Yahica 635 | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I have a Yahica 635 Camera ( Copal MXV ) Made In Japan, may be more then 25 years old. It's with ...
A: The Yashica 635 is a high quality twin-lens-reflex camera, made by Yashica of Japan around 1958, for ...
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| Age of camera | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a Kodak Motormatic 35F camera at a thrift store. My son and I were wondering how to ...
A: The Motormatic 35F is a motorized auto-exposure 35mm camera made by Eastman Kodak 1962-1967. There ...
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| Antique camera identification | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I have a Carl Zeiss Jena camera marked nr 4879 that I am trying to find information about. It is a ...
A: Carl Zeiss was a maker of lenses, not cameras. Most likely you're reading the name from the lens of ...
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| 3 Vintage Kodak Cameras. | 5/21/2006 |
Q: I've had these 3 Vintage Kodak Cameras for quite some time now and I was actaully wondering how much ...
A: The No. 1A Kodak Series III is a common amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak ...
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| Is it a Canon IVsb? | 5/20/2006 |
Q: Look at the photos and could you please tell me if I have a Canon IVsb or not. The serial # puts it ...
A: The serial number places it in the range of seven different models, not just the IIIA, and the IVSB ...
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| old camera | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I'm helping my close friend sort thru 25 years of accummalation left by her husbands sudden death. ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. It wasn't my doing! The AllExperts system installed a ...
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| polaroid | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I have little knowledge about polaroid cameras. I am wanting to purchase a vintage one to use which ...
A: If you want to use an older film pack Polaroid, with their old style black and white emulsion, and ...
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| 1950s canon slr | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to identify model and value of canon 35mm slr. It appears to be any model between a 1951 ...
A: First of all, these are not "slr" (single-lens-reflex) cameras. They are coupled rangefinder ...
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| 5 old cameras, value. | 5/16/2006 |
Q: Mr. Silver, I have inherited (1) Kodak Motormatic 35f w/leather case, (1) Kodak Jiffy six-16 in the ...
A: I'm afraid there are no treasures here. The Motormatic 35F (only if it's still working properly) ...
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| value of old Eastman Kodak Graflex camera | 5/16/2006 |
Q: My Mom and I would like to sell my Dad's old Kodak "Graflex" camera. My Dad worked for Kodak and ...
A: Trying to identify the exact model and vintage of a Graflex camera by description alone is a sticky ...
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| cameras | 5/16/2006 |
Q: While going through my husbands stuff I have found a rather nice wooden camera, it is quite compact, ...
A: You're describing some form of camera from the Challenge series made by Lizars (not Lizards!) of ...
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| What is my Nikon worth | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I have a Nikon Fm2, serial number N7403083 with a Zoom-Nikkor 35 - 105 mm 1:3.5 - 4.5 2016239 with a ...
A: In general, 35mm single-lens-reflex gear has suffered a severe drop in value the past two years due ...
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| Old Kodak Camera | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I have in my possession a camera from my deceased aunt's house. When I opened it I found this ...
A: The No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak is a simple amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak ...
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| Camera Value | 5/15/2006 |
Q: Since you are not in a position to steer me in the direction of a used camera buyer in my area ...
A: These values assuming the items are in truly excellent condition. You will have to make your own ...
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| Argoflex camera | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I have an Argoflex camera that takes 620 or PB20 film. What would it be worth? Thank you.
A: The Argoflex is a series of simple plastic and metal twin-lens-reflex cameras, made in several ...
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| old Kodak camera, value? | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I have a No. 1 AUTOGRAPHIC KODAK JR. I guess they call it a box camera. On the back it says to use ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. Sometimes the AllExperts system bogs down under the weight ...
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| Dallmeyer lens | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to find information on a Dallmeyer lens. We have no idea what type of camera it fits. It ...
A: I had to puzzle over this one for a couple of days. The Adon is a well known lens made by Dallmeyer ...
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| Camera Values | 5/12/2006 |
Q: Leica DBP M4-1193424, Leitz Canada 1:2.8/90 tele-el marit (V-good cond) Vivitar 62mm mc macro ...
A: Nothing extraordinary here, BUT a couple of items require some clarification of little points that ...
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| Vintage Olympus | 5/12/2006 |
Q: My late husband bought an olympus 35 camera in Korea in 1950. It has been stored and not used in ...
A: It sounds like you have an Olympus 35 IV, a simple 35mm viewfinder camera made by Olympus of Japan ...
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| Old camera | 5/12/2006 |
Q: i have a 1966 Bell & Howell 340 Autoload. It's in mint comdition and i was wondering what it is ...
A: I'm afraid it's pretty much a common "white elephant" with virtually no value today. A truly ...
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| Old camera worth | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I have a No. 2 Folding Pocket Brown Eastman Kodak camera (Model B). Could you tell about how much ...
A: The No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a common amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak ...
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| Value of Leica camera | 5/11/2006 |
Q: My Mother recently passed away and I've inherited a Leicaflex camera that appears to have two lenses ...
A: From the serial number, you indeed have an original model Leicaflex, a high quality 35mm ...
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| Leica camera | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a Leica camera for $100 USD at a flea market in Ukraine. The camera is gold ...
A: It's a fake. Leitz of German never made such decorative Leica cameras. You have a (probably ...
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| Old Cameras | 5/9/2006 |
Q: Please can you give me information on 3 cameras given to me by my father on my last trip to italy 6 ...
A: The Synchro Box is a simple snapshot camera, made by Agfa of Germany from 1951 to 1959, for 2 1/4 x ...
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| Leica DRP | 5/9/2006 |
Q: David: My father passed away recently. He grew up in China and had a Leica camera that my mom found ...
A: Your second message supplying the camera's serial number did the trick! You have a Leica IIIf ...
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| Box Camera value | 5/6/2006 |
Q: what would the value be of a Box Scout No.2 box camera be? Made by Seneca camera mfg. co in NY. ...
A: The No. 2 Box Scout is a simple amateur's box camera, made by the Seneca Camera Company from 1913 to ...
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| Vintage Eastman Kodak | 4/28/2006 |
Q: I have an old Eastman Kodak "bellows" type camera that has been in my family for years. I'm curious ...
A: Oh, I'm certain there's a name on it somewhere, and you just don't see it. Rather than play "twenty ...
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| 1970's cameras | 4/27/2006 |
Q: Sir, I have recently acquired 6 cameras from my fathers estate and I want to know where I can get ...
A: I recommend you contact these two sites: www.craigcamera.com This is John Craig's site, and he ...
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| value of Magic Co. Photoret detective watch camera | 4/27/2006 |
Q: made by The Magic Company, that comes with its leather pouch/carrying case and the wooden box it ...
A: Congratulations, you received a fascinating and valuable little artifact from the history of ...
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| Leica camera | 4/24/2006 |
Q: received an old leica from my father. It says Leica D.R.P. on it and the serial number is No. ...
A: From the serial number you provided, you have a Leica IIIf ("black dial" variation) 35mm coupled ...
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| 6 Antique cameras | 4/22/2006 |
Q: My husband was given 6 antiques cameras which were given to him when he was about 11-12 which was ...
A: I took an extra day to think about your question because I wanted to answer it in the gentlest way ...
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| kodak folding pocket #3 model c & e3 | 4/21/2006 |
Q: My kodak has the silk bellows and Morocco covering. #3 model c. On the inside back it also has the ...
A: Yes, the No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak Deluxe Camera was issued in a couple of minor variations over ...
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| What is name of this wood camera? | 4/11/2006 |
Q: Please help me! I have bought recently camera wooden and do not know what is her name. Please see ...
A: I would have answered sooner, but the web address you gave me crashed my home computer! I was ...
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| Leica Ia with Hektor lens (cont) | 4/10/2006 |
Q: David. For a plebian like me, whose only contact with Leicas has been my first 35mm (a Leica IIIa ...
A: Ah, regarding those factory upgrades. Unless the serial number is very low (ie. four digit rather ...
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| old ,old lens | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I have an old brass camera lens I picked up in Europe (Holland). There is beautiful hand engraving ...
A: Eugene Derogy of France was an important maker of high quality portrait lenses from the 1860's to ...
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| CAMERAS | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I would like to know the value of the following, if any: 1977 POLAROID SX-70 LAND CAMERA ALPHA 1 ...
A: I'm afraid neither camera has any significant value today. In truly excellent condition, the SX-70 ...
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| old cameras | 4/8/2006 |
Q: i have 2 old cameras that were my faters and would like some imformation on them if you could,the ...
A: According to the serial number, you have a Leica IIIa (in the USA called the Leica Model G), a high ...
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| Dust in my zoom lens | 4/6/2006 |
Q: Do you happen to know how many models or brands my my Albinar 50mm ADG 80-200 Zoom lens is ...
A: I'm afraid that's impossible for me to know. The different primary camera manufacturers use ...
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| Dust in my zoom lens | 4/5/2006 |
Q: I see particles of dust inside my Albinar ADG Zoom lens. Is this a common problem? Can I take the ...
A: It is VERY common for secondary market zoom lenses to accumulate dust. The cheaper the make, the ...
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| Query on Two Old Cameras | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I have a couple of old cameras one is a Kodak and it folds out......the other is a Brownie, they ...
A: I apologize for the delay, the AllExperts system was having all sorts of problems this week and I ...
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| Large format camera | 2/26/2006 |
Q: I purchased two large format cameras about 30 years ago from a photographer who was retiring. Now ...
A: Your 7 x 17 is a "banquet" camera made by Folmer & Schwing around 1910 for panoramic format images. ...
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| steckinar-anastigmat series 2 STECKY1:3.5-f=25mm | 2/18/2006 |
Q: what is this camera..type..use..origin..know about series 3..of course..historical value if ...
A: Just got back from a pleasant long weekend celebrating President's Day, and jumped right onto your ...
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| camera | 1/19/2006 |
Q: I have a camera by Eastman Kodak Company. It says Vest Pocket Kodak on the bottom and has ...
A: The Vest Pocket Kodak is an extremely common miniature folding bellows camera, introduced by Eastman ...
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| Andre Debrie G 2 Camera | 1/9/2006 |
Q: Silver, out of the collection of a bancrupt German broadcast company I have got the following item: ...
A: You probably have one of the Parvo 35mm movie cameras made by Debrie in the 1920's, but I cannot ...
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| Response to your response re: 30-year old Olympus OM10 | 12/13/2005 |
Q: David, thanks for replying to my initial question of a sticking mirror in my 30-yr old Olympus ...
A: Well, better to spend whatever the cost to telephone to whoever you would bring the camera for the ...
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| I have several cameras that I wish to know the value of. | 12/11/2005 |
Q: I have two AE-1 cannon 35mm cameras (one of which is the program model and in the original box), one ...
A: The Canon AE-1 is among the most popular cameras in history and was available from 1976 through ...
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| debrie sept | 12/7/2005 |
Q: Why, yes, how did you know? I seem to remember paying $150.00 for it. Erin Stoddard
A: Pilecki showed me the camera months ago and asked my opinion. I suggested it was a modification for ...
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| Brownie | 11/19/2005 |
Q: I have found a Brownie Hawkeye Flash Outfit camera that my Mother bought brand new. It has a number ...
A: The Brownie Hawkeye Flash camera is a simple plastic amateur's box camera, made by Eastman Kodak ...
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| Old Pentax lenses | 11/17/2005 |
Q: David.I recently purchased a box of old cameras and have a couple of queries.One item is a very ...
A: These two lenses were originally introduced with the Asahiflex line (the 58mm f2.4 around 1953 and ...
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| NET WORTH/WHEN MADE | 11/16/2005 |
Q: I HAVE A KODAK XL55 MOVIE CAMERA, PRETTY OLD BUT IN MINT COND. I AQUIRED FROM MY FATHER WOULD LIKE ...
A: The Kodak XL 55 is a cheap amateur's super-8 movie camera made by Eastman Kodak from 1972 through ...
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| Unknown glass plate camera that will stump you | 11/6/2005 |
Q: I have an old glass plate camera with out any markings that I can find other than the distance ...
A: I'm afraid your descritpion can fit a zillion different cameras! But not to worry! If you can send ...
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| canon camera | 11/5/2005 |
Q: wondering if my camera is an antique? Its a Canon G-III QL, on top it says Canonet QL17.
A: The Canon QL 17 G-III is a fixed-lens coupled rangefinder 35mm camera made by Canon of Japan in ...
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| Adapting a lens to different camera body | 10/22/2005 |
Q: I have a well -loved 30 year old Minolta SRT101. Haven't used it in years because the shutter ...
A: I already thought I knew the answer, but I took an extra day to do some research for you. No good ...
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| digital cameras | 10/13/2005 |
Q: I need a basic, easy to use (I am electronically challenged; I had no interest in computers either ...
A: I have one word for you...Fuji! They have some great little digital cameras that are extremely easy ...
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| Another Canon RF Lens | 9/13/2005 |
Q: You are one brilliant person. It was just as you suspected...an M adapter on the lens. You sure ...
A: Yep, I thought so! To finish answering your question, the Canon 135mm f3.5 with that serial number ...
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| Another Canon RF Lens | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I have another Canon RF lens that I need to ask you about. It's a heavy metal all-chrome 135mm f3.5 ...
A: I suspect what you have there is another adapter that's been screwed onto the lens so tightly it ...
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| Docking | 9/4/2005 |
Q: Some info about docking, please. I am going to buy a digital camera and have heard that a docker is ...
A: No, in most cases a dock is NOT necessary. A dock is simply a shortcut device that allows you to ...
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| (2)Loading Film in a Canon IV RF Camera | 8/29/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Thanks again, David. About 30 minutes after I sent you the question, I ...
A: I believe "modelmiss" is R. Dennis and that's her secondary eBay ID for buying model kits and model ...
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| Loading Film in a Canon IV RF Camera | 8/27/2005 |
Q: You have answered several of my questions, including the identification of my Canon IV RF. I have ...
A: Along with copying so many of the Leica's good traits, the Canon rangefinder cameras also copied the ...
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| Model of my Canon (leica Design) Range Finder | 8/23/2005 |
Q: David, you sure are fast and know your stuff. I'd have to say the camera is almost mint. This is a ...
A: Your lens dates from about 1954. It is Nikon's second of three variations of their 135mm f3.5 ...
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| Model of my Canon (leica Design) Range Finder | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I have another camera for you to identify. It's a Canon Range Finder that has the Leica design. ...
A: That would be a Canon IVSB (also marketed as the IVS2) made around 1953. Over 30,000 were produced. ...
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| Leica Camera value | 8/12/2005 |
Q: I have a Leica camera that was owned by my mother. It has lots of assessories and branded camera ...
A: That would be a Leica M3, a very high quality 35mm rangefinder camera made by Leitz of Germany in ...
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| Need help on identifying Used Leica RF Camera | 8/10/2005 |
Q: After I sent you the original question, I came upon an old book on Leica RF's. Does it make any ...
A: The rewind knob is supposed to lift up on the post-war Leica IIIc. I have no idea what you're ...
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| which entry level digital camera would you recommend??? | 8/2/2005 |
Q: I have narrowed my search for an entry level digital camera down to the following cameras. I would ...
A: I get similar questions to this all the time ("What digital camera do you recommend in the XXX price ...
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| valuation | 7/26/2005 |
Q: Ihave a Brownie portable projector 8-58 and wonder is it colectable and what would be approx value? ...
A: I'm afraid both items are "white elephants" with virtually no value today. They are only minimally ...
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| 3D camera | 7/20/2005 |
Q: I have a single use 3D camera. It is not the regular type which takes 2 pictures and then you look ...
A: That was a variation of the "lenticular" 3D system, which simulates three dimensional qualities ...
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| value | 7/20/2005 |
Q: what would a Kodak Duaflex II camera be worth on todays market.It uses 620 film
A: The Duaflex II is a cheap amateur's twin-lens-reflex camera, made by Eastman Kodak in the early ...
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| Antique Polaroid | 7/19/2005 |
Q: I was wondering how much a Polaroid Automatic 104 was worth.
A: The Automatic 104 is an extremely common camera, made by Polaroid around 1966, for instant pictures ...
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| lenses | 7/18/2005 |
Q: Ok, so if I zoom back to 30mm and physically walk towards my subject so that it is framed in ...
A: Yes, all of this information is standard optical theory that applies to ALL forms of photography, ...
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| lenses | 7/17/2005 |
Q: ,What does it mean when a lense is labled f/4.0-5.6 30-80mm AF? ( What do all those specifcations ...
A: Yes, if you zoom back to 30mm on that lens, and then physically walk towards your subject so that it ...
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| value and background on Steky | 7/16/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some background on this little tiny camera. It's about 2 and a ...
A: The Steky III is a common "subminiature" camera, made by Riken of Japan around 1953, for 10 x 14 mm ...
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| lenses | 7/13/2005 |
Q: ,What does it mean when a lense is labled f/4.0-5.6 30-80mm AF? ( What do all those specifcations ...
A: Part 1) Regarding the lens you are puzzled about, the "f/4.0-5.6 30-80mm AF" lens, let me see if I ...
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| Antique camera value | 7/12/2005 |
Q: As I understand it, antique cameras aren't terribly valuable as collectables due to their wide ...
A: The No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak is a very common amateur folding bellows camera that was made in many ...
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| AG1 flashbulbs | 7/6/2005 |
Q: I am a science teacher and I have a lab that uses AG1 flashbulbs. I would like to buy a camera that ...
A: If you just want a camera or two (or more...) that will set off your AG1 bulbs for some sort of ...
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| Old Unknown Camera | 6/15/2005 |
Q: I have an old camera that I have been searching all over the internet to identify - to little avail. ...
A: There were several versions of the "Union" camera, the model C-II is actually the most common, but ...
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| andre debrie sept camera | 4/28/2005 |
Q: I have one of these. It has the number S07356 on the front of the camera. The lens says H. Roussel ...
A: The Sept is a spring-motor-drive camera, for making single exposures, rapid sequences, or short ...
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| camera | 4/10/2005 |
Q: I have sankyo super LXL 255 macro super eight movie camera,# 482731 could you tell me it's value and ...
A: Like the vast majority of 8mm and Super 8mm movie cameras, I'm afraid it's a bit of a "white ...
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| LEICA CAMERA | 4/5/2005 |
Q: Today,I found an old Leica camera,A range finder,and some filters,They were in the trunk of a car at ...
A: From the serial number, I can tell you it's a Leica IIIc and it was made by Leitz of Germany around ...
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| Premo A | 3/28/2005 |
Q: I recently came in to posession of a Premo A camera with some holders,glass plates I believe...the ...
A: The Premo A is a classic example of what is generically known as an "American folding plate camera". ...
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| projector pathe-baby | 3/26/2005 |
Q: First of all, I am fron The Netherlands and hope I do not make to mutch mistakes with my English ...
A: The Pathe Baby was a very popular small movie projector introduced by Pathe of France in 1922. The ...
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| URGENT!!! | 3/24/2005 |
Q: I took another look, something called "Tiffen 52mm UV PROTECTOR U.S.A" was what bent and cracked. ...
A: Yes, good for you! Then what really broke was NOT the lens, but the cheap UV (ultra violet or often ...
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| Price guidlines | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I don't know if you can help. About 2 years ago I inherited some camera equipment from a distant ...
A: The major problem with this gear is the extra year you waited to sell. The rampaging popularity of ...
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| Mamiya C220 | 3/9/2005 |
Q: I have a Mamiya C220, TLR medium format camera. It's in pristine condition and still works ...
A: The C220 was introduced by Mamiya Sekor in 1968, and it remains a very popular usable medium format ...
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| re.Zeiss Ikon Contax III | 3/7/2005 |
Q: my Mother would like me to try and sell my late Father's Zeiss Ikon Contax III camera , on ebay ; He ...
A: The Contax III is a high quality 35mm rangefinder camera, with built-in exposure meter, made by ...
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| Pentax Lenses | 2/3/2005 |
Q: What is the difference between an AF and a KAF lens mount?
A: Sorry I didn't get back to you right away, but there was a glitch in the AllExperts forwarding ...
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| Eastman Kodak Camera | 1/26/2005 |
Q: What is the value of this camera and can it be used? It uses 616 film - develops postcard size and ...
A: The Jiffy Kodak Six-16 Series II is a simple amateur pop-out folding bellows camera, made by Eastman ...
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| Konica split-frame camera | 1/16/2005 |
Q: Mr. Silver, I love my split frame camera. Need someone to develop split frame + CD's. Can't find ...
A: Any photo lab can develop 35mm film with half-frame exposures, but they are not prepared to make ...
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| polaroid camera | 1/11/2005 |
Q: I have a friend that has a polaroid automatic 100 land camera. He is wanting to sell it on e bay ...
A: I'm afraid it's a "white elephant" with virtually no value. The Polaroid Automatic 100 was ...
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| Entry Level Digital. | 1/10/2005 |
Q: I am not a fussy guy nor a connaisseur. Price is my main consideration. I know a little bit about ...
A: I understand exactly what you need, and you're asking the correct questions. If you ONLY intend to ...
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| Super 8 Movie to DVD | 12/19/2004 |
Q: I would like to know what is the best way that I can transfer super 8 movie films to a cd or dvd? I ...
A: Honestly, there is no "best way" for you to do such movie to CD/DVD transfers on your own. The ...
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| minolta maxxum slr cameras | 10/31/2004 |
Q: what is the yearly chronlogical order that the minolta maxxum series of slr cameras were released in ...
A: Difficult question! There have been a LOT of different Minolta Maxxum models! However, I think I ...
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| camera equip. 35mm (vintage) | 10/26/2004 |
Q: I have received some vintage cam. equip. from a passed relative, it is a Exacta 35 mm I think model ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering you, but it wasn't my doing. For some reason, the AllExperts ...
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| Premo camera | 10/5/2004 |
Q: Silver, I "inherited" an old Premo camera that I know nothing about and wonder if you could give me ...
A: "Premo" was a brand name used by the Rochester Optical Company starting in 1894 and continued though ...
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| Medium Format v.s. Digital | 10/5/2004 |
Q: David, My fiance and I were engaged to get married and looking for a wedding photography. We were ...
A: Okay, you're sort of mixing apples and oranges! To make it more complicated, you're neglecting a ...
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| Kodak M12 Movie Camera and projector | 10/4/2004 |
Q: My Dad had this Kodak M12 Movie Camera and Projector. I was wondering about the history and the ...
A: I'm afraid there is no significant "history" or value to this set. Eastman Kodak made a series of ...
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| AE-1 | 9/21/2004 |
Q: I have a Canon AE-1 with a FD 50mm 1:1.8 lens. I've had it for over 30 years or more. Can you tell ...
A: There must have been something wrong with the AllExperts system this week because I just got your ...
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| 6X6 Camera, 645 Camera. EOS | 8/26/2004 |
Q: Often tiemes when i visit photography sites i run into expressions i do not know what they mean. ...
A: I understand your problem, but there is no general reference or comprehensive glossary for many of ...
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| OLD WOOD/BELLOWS TYPE CAMERA | 8/24/2004 |
Q: I have a "Korona View" wooden bellows type camera. It seems to be in good condition. Under "Korona ...
A: I don't know what the AllEXperts system is doing lately, but your question just got to me tonight! ...
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| Antique Premo camera? | 8/12/2004 |
Q: I have found an antique camera in my late uncle's house and I was hoping you could tell me something ...
A: The Premo B, made by the Rochester Optical Company from 1895 to 1901, is a classic example of an ...
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| ID old Kodak camera? | 8/11/2004 |
Q: Got me a Kodak camera, looks to be turn of the century maybe? Says No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak ...
A: The No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak was a VERY popular line of cameras made by the Eastman Kodak Company ...
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