Old Nikons
Nov 18, 2020 09:29:07 #
Can anybody let me know if & where I can sell the old cameras? . Non digital, manual focusing ...I guess 30 years old (well maintained, not used too much) Nikon FE & Nikon FG 20 . I also have 28 mm lens Vivitar ; 50mm Nikon E lens and zoom 80-200 mm lens .
In addition I have a Flexaret (made in Czechoslovakia in 1962), still with leather casing . I got it in 1964 and used not much as a boy and teenager. Still working 6x6 cm film.
I am trying to find the value of these items and eventually to get some $ toward a new camera.
Thank you for the advice M
In addition I have a Flexaret (made in Czechoslovakia in 1962), still with leather casing . I got it in 1964 and used not much as a boy and teenager. Still working 6x6 cm film.
I am trying to find the value of these items and eventually to get some $ toward a new camera.
Thank you for the advice M
Nov 18, 2020 09:39:10 #
You can try KEH.com. Try the 'get a quote' dialog and see if their website will make an offer. That's the first place to gauge what they might sell for. Any reseller is offering only a wholesale or 'blue book' price, but at least it's an offer. If you go to ebay, there's a way to view recent completed sales where you can see what / if any have sold for on the last 1- to 6-months. In film cameras, only collector's items have any (high) value.
One of the things depressing manual focus film cameras is the manual focus lenses can be used on mirrorless digital bodies via cheap adapters. Suddenly, these manual lenses have new uses on digital cameras that provide dynamic ISO adjustments, image stabilization and focus-assist with a 10x view of the details at the point of focus. You might want to hold onto the lenses and just dump the film bodies.
One of the things depressing manual focus film cameras is the manual focus lenses can be used on mirrorless digital bodies via cheap adapters. Suddenly, these manual lenses have new uses on digital cameras that provide dynamic ISO adjustments, image stabilization and focus-assist with a 10x view of the details at the point of focus. You might want to hold onto the lenses and just dump the film bodies.
Nov 18, 2020 09:43:48 #
MiroFoto wrote:
Can anybody let me know if & where I can sell ... (show quote)
Seriously, don't expect much. You might want to keep and try the lenses on a MILC. Or find a camera collector's group to sell to.
Nov 18, 2020 09:47:58 #
Ebay is the largest and best organized site. Visit them to check each of your cameras to learn about their value based on condition by checking those on sale and those recently sold. You will need to take a set of about 12 great pictures of each. I advise you to pay attention to Japanese sellers who do the best and most honest job of presenting their cameras. In this way, you will maximize your chances of selling yours at the best price. Also, make sure you clean them before photographing. Use a solution of 50% robbing alcohol and equal amount of water with cotton swabs. Make sure you show a picture of the serial number. Also, you will be more successful if charging the customers honestly for shipping and mailing.
Nov 18, 2020 10:02:12 #
MiroFoto wrote:
Can anybody let me know if & where I can sell ... (show quote)
You could try to sell them here on UHH, Members Buy/Sell/Trade https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-6-1.html or as has been mentioned KEH or e-Bay.
Nov 18, 2020 10:04:39 #
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Loc: Peterborough ontario Canada
I don't know about your area, but in Ontario film cameras are selling, although not at huge prices. For instance I have sold several Canon AE1 in good working order for $125 -$150. on Kijiji.
Why is there some interest in the oldies, the teenagers were brought up in digital photography, so these vintage
cameras to them are COOL! Darkroom equipment is of interest as well.
Why is there some interest in the oldies, the teenagers were brought up in digital photography, so these vintage
cameras to them are COOL! Darkroom equipment is of interest as well.
Nov 18, 2020 13:42:07 #
Just sold an FE2 & 3 lenses here on UHH. Folks are out there looking for the better cameras. You shouldn’t have any problems selling it.
Nov 18, 2020 16:28:17 #
MiroFoto wrote:
Can anybody let me know if & where I can sell ... (show quote)
The Nikon stuff is worth about $125 and the Flexaret is worth about the same. This assumes normal function and no damage. Many variables mean that actual selling prices are really impossible to accurately predict. Start out high, see what happens.
Nov 18, 2020 18:22:41 #
Mac wrote:
You could try to sell them here on UHH, Members Buy/Sell/Trade https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-6-1.html or as has been mentioned KEH or e-Bay.
Good advice there, no matter what other methods you might also use. UHH does not demand exclusivity.
Nov 18, 2020 19:05:43 #
OK, thank you for the hints. I did not put it on UHH ... I have to read the conditions. I think there are some restrictions there ... such as asking for the price offer. I must read it. M
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Nov 19, 2020 09:22:43 #
Forget about KEH will want to give you the low price for a camera. eBay has to change you sale tax and user fee. Deal through UHH no sale tax and fee and you will be dealing with camera people.
Nov 19, 2020 09:55:11 #
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