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Market Value of Film Cameras
May 16, 2017 19:16:39 #
About 4 or 5 years ago I sold my two C330s twin lens cameras for $400 each. Now I see them on Ebay for $90. I guess I moved them on the right time. I still have four rolls on 120 in the fridge.
May 16, 2017 21:04:14 #
Hal81 wrote:
About 4 or 5 years ago I sold my two C330s twin lens cameras for $400 each. Now I see them on Ebay for $90. I guess I moved them on the right time. I still have four rolls on 120 in the fridge.
If you look closer, you will notice the ones going for $90 eBay are almost always body only, lenses not included. Today, the typical market price for a fully functioning C330 with lenses is still around $400. In case of the C330, it's the lens that is valuable, not so much the body.
May 16, 2017 23:55:52 #
I enjoy these threads.
They serve as a reminder to all of us the value of film cameras.
If maintained they perform the same as the day they were made 20+ years ago.
I even have a few over 100 years old that still work perfectly.
They serve as a reminder to all of us the value of film cameras.
If maintained they perform the same as the day they were made 20+ years ago.
I even have a few over 100 years old that still work perfectly.
May 17, 2017 10:58:24 #
Rook2c4: I had sold last month A C330 with 80mm lens. The camera had no problems, put film in it and off you go. Sold for $200.00
Zoomphoto: Yes, I like these threads, find them enjoyable. I don't have any 100 years old cameras. Have one from 1920s , one from 1930s others are from late 1940s(post-WWII) and early 1950s up until early 1980s. I like working with them. It a peace of history in one hands. By using old cameras, I understand what it was like using a camera 70+ years ago.
Zoomphoto: Yes, I like these threads, find them enjoyable. I don't have any 100 years old cameras. Have one from 1920s , one from 1930s others are from late 1940s(post-WWII) and early 1950s up until early 1980s. I like working with them. It a peace of history in one hands. By using old cameras, I understand what it was like using a camera 70+ years ago.
May 17, 2017 14:12:17 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
Rook2c4: I had sold last month A C330 with 80mm lens. The camera had no problems, put film in it and off you go. Sold for $200.00
Zoomphoto: Yes, I like these threads, find them enjoyable. I don't have any 100 years old cameras. Have one from 1920s , one from 1930s others are from late 1940s(post-WWII) and early 1950s up until early 1980s. I like working with them. It a peace of history in one hands. By using old cameras, I understand what it was like using a camera 70+ years ago.
Zoomphoto: Yes, I like these threads, find them enjoyable. I don't have any 100 years old cameras. Have one from 1920s , one from 1930s others are from late 1940s(post-WWII) and early 1950s up until early 1980s. I like working with them. It a peace of history in one hands. By using old cameras, I understand what it was like using a camera 70+ years ago.
I know what you mean. I have one camera from the 1930's (Argus Model AF) and several different cameras from the 40's and 50's that I use regularly, in rotation. Working with these old-timers is sometimes challenging - but in a good way. Each has it's own unique character. And they were built to last, that's for sure.
May 17, 2017 23:28:26 #
The 100 year old camera is a Kodak No. 2 folding Pocket Brownie Model B I purchased in like new condition at a camera flea market for $20.
It sports a single element lens and light tight red bellows.
Amazingly everything still works like new, uses 120 film and takes very unique pictures. I am sure they were very special in 1917.
It sports a single element lens and light tight red bellows.
Amazingly everything still works like new, uses 120 film and takes very unique pictures. I am sure they were very special in 1917.
May 18, 2017 11:46:10 #
Zoomphoto: How many pictures do you get from using 120mm film in your Kodak No.2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B? I have a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/15 Model D. I get 6 pictures from a roll of 12 pictures. If you want information how I took the camera from using 116 film to use 120mm film look for: "Use 120mm film in a 116/616 film Camera" I posted it the other day.
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May 18, 2017 13:25:43 #
The camera is designated No.2 which is Kodak code for 120 film. It is a 6x9 and will take 8 pictures on a roll.
May 18, 2017 13:27:06 #
May 18, 2017 14:00:55 #
Zoomphoto: I did not known that. No.2 was Kodak code for using 120mm film. With garage sale season beginning and local auctions coming up, I will had to be on the look out for one. Quinn 4
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