Cameras/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| D7000 | 1/20/2011 | Abe |
| Q: actually the D7000 is also my first choice and I will wait for the price to drop further. Other ... A: The main distinction Nikon makes between these two camera - with the D7000's newer technologies ... | ||
| Early Model Leica | 1/19/2011 | David Silver |
| Q: I have an early model Leica, with a focal-plane shutter. Everything is in working condition from ... A: Serial number 228750 is most likely a Leica IIIa (also marketed as the Leica Model G), a traditional ... | ||
| Rolleiflex | 1/17/2011 | David Silver |
| Q: I was given a Rolleiflex a few years ago and am looking to get an sense of how much it's worth. It ... A: That is most likely a Rolleiflex Automat (the last version of this series, with MX flash ... | ||
| Leica camera | 1/15/2011 | David Silver |
| Q: I have a Leica dbp Ernst Leitz gmbh Wetzlar Germany #770169 It has casein excellant condition. I ... A: Serial number 770169 is a Leica IIIf (so-called "red dial" version, with self-timer), a traditional ... | ||
| leica camera | 1/13/2011 | David Silver |
| Q: could you tell me the date and model of Leica camera No 311268 and possibly a rough idea of price. ... A: Serial number 311268 is probably a Leica IIIa (also marketed as the Leica Model G), a traditional ... | ||
| D7000, D300s or 7D | 1/13/2011 | Abe |
| Q: I have done a lot of research and compared between the D7000, D300s and the 7D but still feeling ... A: It's a pleasure to help you. Based on your needs, I would highly recommend the Nikon D7000 since ... | ||
| Old Camera | 1/13/2011 | David Silver |
| Q: My husband has a very old camera and we are curious about how old it is and if there may be any ... A: You have a Bessa 66, a traditional compact folding bellows camera, made by Voigtlander of Germany ... | ||
| camera | 1/10/2011 | Abe |
| Q: Is it the digital camera, or a person's computer software that determines if they can send their ... A: The camera just produces standard images. The following link will walk you through how to create a ... | ||
| ca.1918 Possible Cameras | 1/2/2011 | David Silver |
| Q: My great uncle flew for the RAF in WWI. I have an album of photos that he personally took. I was ... A: I have one EXTREMELY good camera candidate for you, and it was THE single most popular camera ... | ||
| Vintage Camera Equipment | 12/20/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: My father would like to sell his old camera equiptment that he bought in Germany during the 50's. ... A: $300 is too low. Serial number 588826 is most likely a Leica IIIf, a traditional 35mm coupled ... | ||
| No3-A Folding Pocket Kodak | 12/3/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: I have the listed subject camera. I haven't been able to open it up. Would you be able to help me ... A: There is a little trick to opening these antique Folding Pocket Kodak cameras. Look along the side ... | ||
| digital cameras | 11/25/2010 | John Oliverio |
| Q: I am thinking about getting a digital slr. My former cameras were a Minolta 7000 & 8000 and I want ... A: Neither the t1 or t2 are professional cameras. And more importantly, the lenses that come in the ... | ||
| buying a camera for christmas | 11/21/2010 | John Oliverio |
| Q: I'm from New York and I'm planning to get a new camera for Christmas but I'm not sure what I want. ... A: Well, the only reason to go with the Olympus is if you really want the big zoom. As for 3500 vs. ... | ||
| Recommendations? | 11/21/2010 | John Oliverio |
| Q: Hope all is well your way. I thought you might consider helping me out. If so, I’d really ... A: Michael, The problem here is that sometimes you are shooting out of the performance envelope of ... | ||
| buying a camera for christmas | 11/20/2010 | John Oliverio |
| Q: I'm from New York and I'm planning to get a new camera for Christmas but I'm not sure what I want. ... A: You can take good photos with the SP800UZ inside. But you could take better ones with the SD4000. ... | ||
| Want to Buy a Camera-Help! | 11/20/2010 | John Oliverio |
| Q: I'm writing you because I am interested in getting a better quality camera on Black Friday, but I'm ... A: I'm always quick to suggest a DSLR. The picture quality is just so much better. Portable?? Well, ... | ||
| buying a camera for christmas | 11/19/2010 | John Oliverio |
| Q: I'm from New York and I'm planning to get a new camera for Christmas but I'm not sure what I want. ... A: Indoor photos are a problem for many point and shoot cameras. That SP800UZ is a good example of an ... | ||
| RE: | 11/16/2010 | Richard Batterley |
| Q: I have a Leica Camera engraved with "D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Germany Nr.573312" on the body. The ... A: Well the obvious one is eBay and there is a Leica on there at the moment for AU$117,000, but that ... | ||
| camera for sports | 11/15/2010 | Richard Batterley |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a digital camera for general use, mostly for 4X6 prints and posting on Facebook. ... A: If you are looking for sports in loew lights I would certainly consider a DSLR that has high ISO ... | ||
| Kodak Bantam Special | 11/13/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: My grandson is doing a High School Project paper on the Kodak Bantam Special. He has a Bantam ... A: I would be happy to answer a few questions by e-mail. He can contact me at the address below... ... | ||
| RE: "Vintage" Leica | 11/5/2010 | Richard Batterley |
| Q: I have a Leica Camera engraved with "D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Germany Nr.573312" on the body. The ... A: Wow, this is a trickey one. Leica's are so valuable. I think you needto go hunting on the various ... | ||
| Antique Tripod value | 11/5/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: How much is this tripod worth? I'm putting it up on ebay. It's a Folmer Graflex Corp. Rochester NY. ... A: The market (like so many markets in this slow economy) for these classic wood tripods is soft right ... | ||
| Estate Camera Equipment | 9/5/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: I have several Leica, Hasselblad, Mamiya cameras, as well as lenses and other accessories to sell as ... A: You are correct to feel "nervous". This is a very specialized and potentially hazardous field, ... | ||
| 1939 NY World's Fair Bullet Camera | 7/9/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: I am trying to find the value of this camera. The one I have is still in its original box. Great ... A: The Bullet is an art deco inspired simple plastic snapshot camera, with unusual helical telescoping ... | ||
| Regarding Leica camera model | 6/8/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: I have a question regarding a leica camera I acquired a few years ago. The model number is 300100 ... A: (Hello Daniel, it's now June 20th, and this is a follow-up on the previous question and answer. I ... | ||
| Leica camera | 5/25/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: My question is similar to the one you just answered from Jason. I have my father's Leica, have had ... A: Well, this was purchased well after World War II, and more likely from one of the large photography ... | ||
| Leica & Yashica Cameras | 4/21/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: I just inherited a bunch of Leica and Yashica camera equipment including Leica C1 body, M6 body, and ... A: It sounds like you've inherited a VERY nice treasure trove of classic photo gear, and I will gladly ... | ||
| Kodak Camera 1934 - 1942 | 4/14/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: My 94 year old Canadian (Toronto, Ont.)Uncle described the camera he used to take the many family ... A: I took a couple of days to ponder over this question because there was at least one significant ... | ||
| Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar No:390153 K | 3/7/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: I found a Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar No:390153 K camera in it's leather case that belonged to my ... A: We needed to take an extra day until I could answer your question because the AllExperts system ... | ||
| Vintage Nikon camera/lens value | 2/25/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: I have a Nikon rangefinder camera circa about 1948-1951, Serial number 6094464. The original case is ... A: The serial number indicates you have a Nikon S, a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, a ... | ||
| Leica Cameras | 1/19/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: My father recently passed away. Now my mother would like to sell the cameras which my father had ... A: I took an extra day to give this inquiry some serious thought. To be honest, I'm skeptical. Most ... | ||
| Leica D,R,P, Earnst Leitz Wetzlar 555310 | 1/12/2010 | David Silver |
| Q: I was given this camera from a dear friend whose husband passed away two weeks ago. Col. Francis ... A: Serial number 555310 is a Leica IIIf, a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz ... | ||
| antique leica | 12/27/2009 | David Silver |
| Q: I have a leather boxed Leitz camera set purchased from James A Sinclair in London by my grandfather ... A: Well, this was a puzzle, and I purposely took a couple of days to think it over. You see, serial ... | ||
| vintage leica | 12/26/2009 | David Silver |
| Q: my father in law has a leica he brought back from wwII it is all grey (both the leather and top) ... A: This was easy. You have a typical Leica IIIc 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of ... | ||
| Problem viewing tapes w/ Sharp Viewcam | 11/23/2009 | John Oliverio |
| Q: When viewing 8mm tapes either w/ camera only or connected to T.V., picture is clear for a few ... A: Marianne, If it is getting hot, there is an short in the power system. Don't use it anymore ... | ||
| How to pick between the Lumix DMC-L10 (L10K) and the Canon D40, Nikon D5000. | 11/20/2009 | John Oliverio |
| Q: I follow the advice of an xepert at this site and bought a Canon Xsi (450D), I get sick with the ... A: Lee, the kit lens on the Panasonic isn't any better than the one you have. Actually, all kit lenses ... | ||
| Fuji A310 | 11/13/2009 | John Oliverio |
| Q: After replacing the batteries, I have to reset the clock, which never needed to be done, at least ... A: Scott, Hello and thanks for the question. You're kinda right and kinda wrong. There is a ... | ||
| E:91:01 in SONY DSC-W80 | 11/9/2009 | John Oliverio |
| Q: process or way of removing E:91:01 in SONY DSC-W80 & why it becomes hot when the battery stayed on ... A: Rom, I found a forum that talks about your error. Here is a quote from the forum: TO SOLVE FLASH ... | ||
| canbon powershot s2 | 11/7/2009 | John Oliverio |
| Q: Any ideas how to fix it without it costing a fortune A: Michelle, Hello. Sorry you are having problems with your camera. Unfortunately this problem is ... | ||
| Camera Appraisal | 11/6/2009 | David Silver |
| 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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David Silver
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Expertise
I'm an expert on all types of antique, classic, and contemporary cameras, as well as the general history of photography. Everything from ancient box cameras to modern single-lens-reflex; from simple Kodaks to sophisticated Leica and Nikon; from glass plates and roll film to movie and 35mm. I can identify and appraise them, explain how they work, and offer insights on their restoration and care. I can also provide historical background on vintage cameras and equipment, and guidelines on their purchase and sale.
Experience
I've been a professional photographer and a student of the history of photography for nearly 30 years. During that time my collection of vintage cameras and photographic paraphernalia has grown beyond 2000 significant pieces. I've published nearly 70 articles in the field, including 16 in the popular "Buying Classic Cameras" series for PHOTO SHOPPER MAGAZINE from 1995 to 1997, I'm currently a contributing editor for CAMERA SHOPPER MAGAZINE and McKEOWN'S PRICE GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAMERAS, and I've written numerous entries for WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA. Portions of my collection have been displayed in museums and special exhibits in the past two decades, and many of the items were photographed as illustrations for books. In 1985 I founded the International Photographic Historical Organization (InPHO), which eventually evolved into its intended purpose as the best first resource for information on the history of photography. I'm also a founding member of several e-mail forums dedicated to specialized areas of photography, and I'm the moderator of the Internet Directory of Camera Collectors (IDCC), which remains the largest and most successful such group in the world. For more information about the International Photographic Historical Organization and its many services, please visit its web pages at:
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