Expertise My name is David Silver. Antique and classic cameras, vintage photographs, general photography and all areas of the history of photography are my expertise.
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:
Q: Having grasped why the diameter of the same f stop opening is larger for longer lens, I'm onto a new ... A: Just as Newtonian physics, which is so applicable to normal observable phenomena, cannot explain ...
Q: David, Here's a question and answer we exchanged back in 2002. Expert: David Silver Date: ... A: Wonderful! Sounds like he's already reaping the rewards of four years well spent in the pursuit of ...
Q: Were convex portraits from the late 19th century made wet under pressure, and is this why I see so ... A: No, not under "pressure". The paper they used was very thin, so when it was wet it was very easy to ...
Q: Hope I'm not being too private but may I ask what is you're sallary?Also I'm thinking about starting ... A: I don't earn a "salary". I'm a totally independent contractor who makes money through a number of ...
Q: How has the camera affected life is today? Thank you for your consideration. -Jennifer A: That's a VERY complex question, and it would require a VERY long answer to cover the MANY different ...
Q: what kind of classes should you be taking if you want to go into photography? what is the best ... A: I took a couple extra days to think about this because I wanted to make sure I told you the right ...
Q: Did you go to Daytona Beach Comm. College photography school? A: No, I did not. I've lived and worked in San Francisco all my life. There is another "David Silver" ...
Q: I am helping someone with a school project about cameras and was wondering if you could help me with ... A: Let's see if I can help you with these questions from your school project: 1) Do you know what ...
Q: David, My son is a high school senior with a very strong interest and passion for photography. He ... A: Boy, there's no easy answer to this one. At least there's no easy answer that your son would want ...
Q: David, Hi. My father was a photographer. I remember only slightly what he taught me. I've been in ... A: First of all, I would never just tell somebody to "take lots of pictures and practice, practice, ...
