DSLR Storage
Mar 13, 2021 07:44:29 #
I've noticed a few asking about selling older bodies, yet the money you'd get for it isn't worth the effort of selling, keep it for a back up many say. I agree...the amount of bodies I own show it, I'd like to hear what others are doing to store back up bodies/lenses etc., for that possible future use or sale. Like my older Nikon F2A's, I'm always worried about the seals/gasket drying out. With the more modern DSLR's, if I have the original packaging I'll keep it in the boxes they came in or I keep the bodies in cabinets with lots of Silica packets and batteries out. that's about it. Love to hear from others what they're doing as far as storage.
Thanks for your time.
Doug
Thanks for your time.
Doug
Mar 13, 2021 07:54:17 #
I have a MAT-124, Ftb, and AE-1 in the curio cabinet.
Not worried about selling.
(The mirror shock sponge in the SLRs probably is deteriorating & getting sticky if not already.)
They're 45+ years old.
Not worried about selling.
(The mirror shock sponge in the SLRs probably is deteriorating & getting sticky if not already.)
They're 45+ years old.
Mar 13, 2021 07:54:37 #
For lack of storage space & moving from time-to-time, I've only kept 1 body besides my A7RIII. I keep a Minolta Maxxum 7000i for any projects where I need to shoot film. With the newer Sony bodies using the "E" mount, it may windup in museum status. I'm down to 3 "A" mount lenses and they may become trade-ins for newer lenses.
Mar 13, 2021 08:01:24 #
Every day you hold onto an old, out-dated and unused camera, that camera loses even more value. Wasting space is just a waste. There's a guaranteed market from KEH or MPB to unload this outdated equipment, no matter the 'loss'. If you got into cameras as 'investments', you really picked the wrong items as nothing about camera bodies appreciates in price, except maybe the cost to repair a broken camera. With the experience of selling unused or redundant equipment, consider becoming more judicious in selecting new equipment and / or brands and / or formats.
Mar 13, 2021 08:08:03 #
Mar 13, 2021 08:34:13 #
I hated selling some of my old film cameras (I still have two), but why have them taking up space when someone else could use them? I have my D750 and D5600 for regular use. I also have an IR conversion and a couple of good compacts.
Right now, I'm considering selling some lenses that I seldom use. If things aren't getting used, why hold onto them. Even broken equipment can be sold on eBay.
Right now, I'm considering selling some lenses that I seldom use. If things aren't getting used, why hold onto them. Even broken equipment can be sold on eBay.
Mar 13, 2021 08:53:53 #
OnDSnap wrote:
I've noticed a few asking about selling older bodi... (show quote)
I rotate various cameras including DSLRs for display in my office. I could care less about resale and some do not work. But that is not the point of them but to look at. Many still work and some still used occasionally.
Lenses are different matter, mine all get used except for the couple very old ones that have failed like my Nikon 50mm f1.4.
Mar 13, 2021 09:41:47 #
Still have most of my old film Nikons - most work. Some years ago i saw a plexiglass fixture that mounted on a wall. Held the camera securely, displayed it and still allowed it to be easily removed for use. Might have to see find them and if they are still available.
Edit:
That was easy! Link https://petapixel.com/2016/08/27/hangie-minimalist-wall-mount-displaying-cameras/
Edit:
That was easy! Link https://petapixel.com/2016/08/27/hangie-minimalist-wall-mount-displaying-cameras/
Mar 13, 2021 11:17:36 #
Mar 13, 2021 11:26:26 #
quixdraw wrote:
Still have most of my old film Nikons - most work. Some years ago i saw a plexiglass fixture that mounted on a wall. Held the camera securely, displayed it and still allowed it to be easily removed for use. Might have to see find them and if they are still available.
Edit:
That was easy! Link https://petapixel.com/2016/08/27/hangie-minimalist-wall-mount-displaying-cameras/
Edit:
That was easy! Link https://petapixel.com/2016/08/27/hangie-minimalist-wall-mount-displaying-cameras/
Very cool.
Mar 13, 2021 11:33:28 #
It's really quite simple: Don't store cameras and lenses in a part of the home where it gets very hot or very humid. If necessary, move them to different parts of your home throughout the year depending on seasonal conditions to avoid exposure to excessive heat or humidity.
Mar 14, 2021 08:36:12 #
medphotog
Loc: Witness protection land
CHG_CANON wrote:
Every day you hold onto an old, out-dated and unused camera, that camera loses even more value.
Yeah maybe, and not trying to be a jerk, but seeing the look on my daughters (and now grandchild's) eyes when I open up the ol' Speed Graphic (that still has that "uncorrected" upside down image) has more value to me than I'd get selling it. Actually part of the deal when I bought it was I couldn't sell it for more than I paid for it. Maybe, maybe not on the resell now, but even though he's deceased an old GySgt would find a way to get me back.
Mar 14, 2021 08:47:38 #
Mar 14, 2021 08:59:57 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Just a thought. I am not storing a back up camera at this time but. I had a dive computer that was no good anymore due to the battery being dead for to long. Lost the programing inside when I finally put a battery in , NG. In our case , if the camera company is still in business and probably can just download the firmware again. In my case , the company was bought out & the product wasn't serviced anymore. If I had a digital camera sitting packed in the closet or attic, I would replace the battery with a freshly charged one at least once a year. I better check my dive computers,
Mar 14, 2021 09:11:39 #
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