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Mike’s Guide to Buying Old Cameras

Mike’s Guide to Buying Old Cameras

As my collection of old cameras grows, I feel as though I have learned a few things along the way.  There are many sites on the ‘net from people like me who collect and talk about their cameras, so I thought it might be beneficial for anyone considering getting into…

January 14, 2015 January 22, 2019 Guides / Photography
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Wards am551 (Konica Auto S2) (1965)

Wards am551 (Konica Auto S2) (1965)

What is it? This is a Wards am551 rangefinder camera sold by the Montgomery Wards chain of department stores.  This camera is a rebadged Konica Auto S2 which was a very nice Japanese rangefinder of the mid 60s.  Back in those days, it was common for major American department stores…

January 5, 2015 August 28, 2019 Photography / Reviews  35mm / Japan / Konica
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Yashica Yashica-Mat (1957)

Yashica Yashica-Mat (1957)

This is a Yashica-Mat twins lens reflex (TLR) camera made by Yashima Optical Company in 1957.  Although not considered to be a direct copy, the Yashica-Mat took a lot of design and features from the German Rolleiflex TLR such as the auto-cocking shutter and folding advance lever.  It uses 120…

December 13, 2014 October 23, 2020 Photography / Reviews  120 / Japan / Yashica
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Yashica Electro 35 GS (1972)

Yashica Electro 35 GS (1972)

What is it? This is a Yashica Electro 35 GS electronically controlled rangefinder 35mm camera.  The Yashica Electro series was launched in 1966 and was the worlds first completely electronically controlled camera.  This Japanese camera was very popular throughout the late 60s and 70s, and remains a popular model for…

December 13, 2014 January 31, 2024 Photography / Reviews  10.0 / 35mm / Japan / Yashica
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Argus C3 Matchmatic (1958)

Argus C3 Matchmatic (1958)

What is it? This is an Argus C3 Matchmatic rangefinder camera made by the Argus Company in Ann Arbor, MI.  The Argus C3 was in production from 1938 – 1966 making it the longest lived and best selling American made camera of all time.  This C3 is the first old…

December 12, 2014 January 31, 2024 Photography / Reviews  35mm / 9.0 / Argus / USA
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I Bought an 85 Year Old Camera

I Bought an 85 Year Old Camera

Today, I won an eBay auction for an antique Eastman Kodak folding camera. It’s a “No. 1A Pocket Kodak”. I paid $20 for it. From my research, this camera was sold from 1926 – 1932. Some sites say 1931, some 1932. Although it has the word “pocket” in its name,…

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