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     Glenn Tinkerer Username: Glenn Post Number: 707 Registered: 07-2006 Rating: N/A |
Collecting can go down various paths:- Collect a complete mish-mash, concentrate on a particular manufacturer, camera type, format or era. Another consideration is whether you wish to actually use your collection, or at least have them all in operable condition - cosmetically restored or not. The mish-mash approach is the cheapest - charity shops, car boot sales and even skips can supply a vast variety of cameras. I agree with Marty and his pre 1920 approach, although this and specific manufacturer collecting can become expensive if you start chasing down some manufactures/types. I have a cupboard full of 35mm and med format kit from the 1950s onward that I use on a very regular basis; however, I actually collect pre 1910 plate cameras. |