Market for 35 mm film cameras?
Aug 5, 2016 09:03:40 #
I have two old 35 mm cameras - a Miranda and a Nikkormat EL which I haven't used since I bought my first digital camera. Is there any market for old, used 35 mm film cameras?
Aug 5, 2016 09:06:08 #
I have found that the best market is donation to a school that teaches photography.
Aug 5, 2016 09:07:03 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
Quick check on Ebay shows $30 - $100 depending on what model of Nikkormat EL.
Aug 5, 2016 09:09:37 #
jrh1354
Loc: Dayton, Ohio
If they are in very good to mint condition, collectors would be interested in them. These 2 Nikons are probably too old for the younger folks who are developing an interest in film phoyography. eBay is probably your best bet to sell them. Or, you could donate them to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, or other local charities that sell donated items for operating cash. Good luck!
Aug 5, 2016 09:24:54 #
Aug 5, 2016 09:26:45 #
sarge69 wrote:
Also the possibility of conversion to IR photography
Sarge69
Sarge69
Film cameras?
Aug 5, 2016 09:31:52 #
Unfortunately the value of 35mm cameras is lower than ever. Do not expect much when you sell your cameras since there is no interest on the part of a majority of buyers. Businesses like B&H, Adorama, Cameta and others will offer you pennies if they show interest in buying. Collectors are hard to come buy for cameras like yours.
I agree that donation to a school teaching film photography is a good choice.
I agree that donation to a school teaching film photography is a good choice.
Aug 5, 2016 15:39:23 #
the purely mechanical Nikons still hold some value, but the automatic9 Nikon N- ) have very little value.
Aug 5, 2016 18:32:04 #
What glass do you have with them? Depending on what you have, there may be more value in the lenses.
There is a vibrant market for manual focus glass now that using these lenses with mirror less cameras is so popular.
There is a vibrant market for manual focus glass now that using these lenses with mirror less cameras is so popular.
Aug 5, 2016 18:33:17 #
BullMoose wrote:
Film cameras?
That's pretty easy.
http://www.adorama.com/ilsfx36.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw8pC9BRCqrq37zZil4a0BEiQAZO_zrKvGMNvIBOvxKwlll4q2dQv9Q5DD6vwFNzHXPQX4Uw8aAl2K8P8HAQ
Aug 5, 2016 18:41:05 #
Wallbanger wrote:
Yes, I know.
But it's not a conversion like he said.
Aug 5, 2016 18:41:54 #
meyerra wrote:
I have two old 35 mm cameras - a Miranda and a Nikkormat EL which I haven't used since I bought my first digital camera. Is there any market for old, used 35 mm film cameras?
I looked into selling my old Minolta bodies and lenses earlier this year in preparation for a move. I decided the low costs offered on Ebay wasn't worth the effort and gave it away to Goodwill. I had also checked online with the stores that sell old gear, again not worth it for me.
Aug 5, 2016 18:42:13 #
BullMoose wrote:
Yes, I know.
But it's not a conversion like he said.
But it's not a conversion like he said.
Sure it is. You change the "sensor" :)
Aug 5, 2016 18:44:02 #
Sure, just add film, a changing bag and a red filter. A great tool for "alternative" visualization since what you gee AIN'T what you get, so you need to predict and translate in your visualization. I loved the IR units I did in Photo 2.
Aug 5, 2016 20:36:52 #
hpucker99 wrote:
I looked into selling my old Minolta bodies and lenses earlier this year in preparation for a move. I decided the low costs offered on Ebay wasn't worth the effort and gave it away to Goodwill. I had also checked online with the stores that sell old gear, again not worth it for me.
Which GoodWill did you give them to?
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