The Collector's Guide to Classic Cameras, 1945-1985


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John Wade briefly introduces the collector to the early days of photography that led to the post-war period, then guides the reader through the many different styles, shapes, specifications and advances in technology that make up the era between 1945 and 1985. The result is a well-illustrated and comprehensive book.







Comprehensive Guide for Camera Collectors


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Illustrated with over 500 color photographs of vintage cameras and many images captured with them, here is a comprehensive book for collectors. It tells the story of photography from the camera obscura to digital imaging, with all the major cameras in-between. Early inventors and photographers are highlighted in a discussion of the evolution of cameras Camera groupings are based on format and function. Collectors will learn how to examine, care for, and test a camera, and will find the current price ranges of classic cameras invaluable. The glossary is a primer for the beginning collector and a refresher for the professional.




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Retro Cameras


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An accessible, stylish guide to still-usable vintage film cameras: which to buy, where to find them, and how to get the most out of them Retro Cameras is a stylish guide for a generation that has moved from sharing vintage-filtered digital images via Instagram to embracing "old school" analog film photography and manual cameras of all formats. Quick reference shooting guides accompany each camera type, allowing even a camera phone junkie to quickly come to grips with shooting on film with a vintage camera. More than 100 camera models are included, from 35mm SLRs to Roll Film SLRs and Instant Cameras. With over 400 specially commissioned photographs, an in-depth test drive of each camera type, practical advice on how to use and get the most out of each camera, buyers' tips, and a dedicated glossary, Retro Cameras is a perfect reference for amateurs and professionals alike.




Collecting and Using Classic Cameras


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'Entertainingly written and filled with useful information....The quality of reproduction of the photos alone sets this book well ahead of most books on classic cameras. ' --'Shutterbug'




Retina Collector's Guide Fascicle 3: Retina and Retinette Cameras 1945 - 1954


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This book is the 3rd Fascicle in the series of Retina Collector's Guides from Dr. David L. Jentz. It covers Kodak Retina and Retinette cameras manufactured from 1945 to 1954. There are 84 pages with over 250 images which include detailed photos of production changes, camera manual covers, original camera boxes and special features. Many features of this book have never been published previously. This is a must for the Retina collector as it contains the classic Kodak Retina IIa Type 016.




Retina Collector's Guide Fascicle 3: Retina and Retinette Cameras 1945 - 1954


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Retina Collector's Guide Fascicle 3: Kodak Retina and Retinette Cameras 1945 - 1954 is a thorough review of all Kodak Retina and Retinette Cameras produced in the post-World War II era until early 1954. A listing of all the identified lens/shutter/market variations for each Retina or Retinette model found in 27+ years of research by the Historical Society for Retina Cameras is present. There are 84 pages with over 250 illustrations and a page containing serial number information versus production month and year found within this book. This is a must for the avid Kodak Retina Camera Collector.




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Retina Collector's Guide Fascicle 3 Retina and Retinette Cameras 1945 - 1954 - Fourth Edition


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This is the 4th edition of the Retina Collector's Guide Fascicle 3: Retina and Retinette Cameras. It covers the Type 010 (early) Retina I from late 1945 all the way to the Type 017 Retinette. There is improved detail in the over 250 photographic illustrations in this book and the addition of information on the Type 010 Retina I with pre-war Kodak-Anastigmat f:3,5 F=5cm lens. Image of major production changes and the associated serial number ranges can be found for each model. Body Serial Number Data with Production dates are given on tables for the Type 010 Retina I, Type 011 Retina II, Type 013 Retina I, Type 014 Retina II, Type 015 Retina Ia and the Type 016 Retina IIa. This book is a must for the avid Kodak Retina Collector.