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By: PhotoNetCast #20 - Buying used photography equipment | PhotoNetCast

PhotoNetCast #20 - Buying used photography equipment | PhotoNetCast — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:52:56 +0000

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By: Your Guide to Buying Old Film Cameras

Your Guide to Buying Old Film Cameras — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:37:21 +0000

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By: Be creative with old cameras - Through the Viewfinder | Words: Irrational

Be creative with old cameras - Through the Viewfinder | Words: Irrational — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:33:18 +0000

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By: A Marques

A Marques — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:19:07 +0000

That’s a very good point: Looking at work done with the cameras before you buy might give some hints as to if it will fit with your style.

Thanks for dropping by.

By: the_wolf_brigade

the_wolf_brigade — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:32:04 +0000

I thrive on old cameras

Searching on flickr for the models your interested in is another good way of finding out information. Often I email users and ask about their experiences and whether there are any pitfalls I should be aware of.

My best one yet? A non working Pentax 6×7 (non MLU) as a Christmas present from my local lab. $120AUS later and it was working. While I’ve had to spend another $150AUS on it, it still beats the prices they sell for on ebay.

By: A Marques

A Marques — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:59:14 +0000

@Wayfaring Wanderer,

That is a very nice point and something that I never gave much thought, although I’ve seen some amazing work done that way.

There are some Photoshop actions used to replicate TtV photography, but nothing like the real dea, right?

Have you tried something like that?

By: Wayfaring Wanderer

Wayfaring Wanderer — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:48:14 +0000

Then again, if they don’t work, you could always use them for TtV!

By: A Marques

A Marques — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:06:40 +0000

For $3 and in good condition? Why is it that I never get any deals like that?

How much did you pay for the Trip 35, if you don’t mind me asking?

And thanks for passing by.

By: A Marques

A Marques — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:04:22 +0000

@Brian,

I hope you enjoy it. TLRs are fantastic pieces.

By: Peter Collins

Peter Collins — Sun, 25 May 2008 00:36:36 +0000

How timely! I am a fan of older cameras and most recently (this morning, actually) picked up a Canon Demi at a garage sale for $3. Works perfectly! Ran a roll of film through it and there are no problems at all.

Also recently bought an Olympus Trip 35 on ebay hoping for the best and it too was perfect!

I love having the older cameras AND being able to use them. It’s fun, great results and great conversation starters as well.

Enjoyed your blog post.

By: Link Roundup 05-24-2008

Link Roundup 05-24-2008 — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:28:53 +0000

[...] 5 Tips for Acquiring Old Cameras words:irrational Here’s another camera buying guide — but it’s for the good old stuff. This one is worth a read if you’re looking to pick up some old equipment. [...]

By: Brian Auer

Brian Auer — Sat, 24 May 2008 04:24:10 +0000

What timing! I actually just bought an old TLR a few days ago — it shipped out today.

By: 5 Tips for Acquring Old Cameras at Imaging Insider

5 Tips for Acquring Old Cameras at Imaging Insider — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:05:28 +0000

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