The Leitz Phographica Auction House is about to celebrate a historic milestone at the upcoming the 20th anniversary auction event with the estimated $3. 2 million dollar sale of an extremely rare Leica 0-Series camera (No.
105) originally owned by Oskar Barnack.
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For as long as I’ve been behind the camera, I’ve been the type of person to chase optical perfection. LoCA, coma, and other optical artifacts are to be avoided at all costs. [Read More]
As I’ve collected more and more camera equipment, especially vintage film gear, I’ve amassed a collection of quite a few lenses that I found for peanuts at flea markets, thrift, and antique stores, or online through marketplaces like eBay. [Read More]
As the demand for vintage digicam or compact cameras arises, there are also more challenges one has to face. For instance, the high demand impacts the overall price, or resellers buy cameras in bulk and sell them locally at a much higher rate.
The embrace of older technology among the younger generation is something worth studying. From vinyl to the use of older Nokia phones, the young are not shying away from things that connect them to their past.
The Retro DMF Photography Kit from Fotogear is a multi-part case that not only looks the part of a vintage camera but also adds control dials and a shutter that make it function like one, too. [Read More]
Nikon has launched some truly exceptional cameras over the decades. Its Nikon FM2 was loved by many serious photographers who were shooting analog, and it was a sturdy device that is still the most sought-after amongst the younger generation.
One of the only nine signed prints of Albert Einstein's iconic "Tongue" portraits recently sold at auction for $338,630.
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