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Is Your Vintage Camera Worth Anything at Auction?
November 21, 2022
Debbie Porter
Vintage cameras can be highly prized by collectors. Yet, determining their worth feels like a puzzle that's shrouded in mystery. At Potteries Auctions, we're dedicated to providing expert valuations for your vintage and antique cameras.
Our March Fine Art sale saw the Nikon FA 35mm SLR equipment fetch an impressive ￡130.
When assessing the value of vintage or antique cameras, their age alone is not the key determinant - many old cameras are worth only a few pounds. However, factors like quality and uniqueness such as special editions with limited production runs often play a crucial role in determining their potential value. Additionally, popularity during their original era can significantly influence their present-day value.
The Rolleiflex 2.8a, for example, was immensely popular upon its release in the 1960s due to its innovative design, premium lenses, reliability and ease of use. It remns a favorite among photographers today - professional, amateur, or fine art alike. This is whylike this can fetch upwards of ￡1,500.
The Hasselblad 500C also stands out for historical significance. Associated with NASA due to its use by Apollo astronauts who captured high-quality footage during their missions, the Hasselblad 500C commands prices over ￡1,200.
The Vanity Kodak offers a unique case study in fashion and marketing history. Produced from 1928 to 1933 as the modern camera for the modern girl, it was avlable in various colors. Despite the rapid shift of fashion trs causing these colors to fall out of favor, a Vanity Kodak can still fetch ￡300 or more, with versions including a matching makeup kit and mirror built into the camera's clam case fetching even higher prices.
The Nikon FM3A from 2001-2006 is another example that bucked recent trs. This camera commands high prices due to its quality - up to ￡600 for a film camera that was discontinued in 2006.
Among the valuable cameras worth mentioning, each has unique attributes contributing to their worth. If you're considering selling your camera equipment, Potteries Auctions' experts can help with valuations and auction guidance.
Our teak cased Zeiss Ikon Nettel Tropen 6x9cm Camera from 1926-28 fetched ￡550 in our November Fine Art sale. Lot 1729 was complete with its original satchel, matching plates, filters accessories.
There's a wealth of valuable cameras out there that deserve recognition - too many to mention them all here! If you have camera equipment ready for auction and wish to submit it, Potteries Auctions' team can provide an accurate estimate based on the detls provided. Join us at our valuation days every Tuesday, contact us by eml [email protected] or phone +44 01782 638100 Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
If you can't come in person but would like to submit items for auction or valuation, s us an eml with detls including the make, model, model number, measurements, condition. Our experts will provide information and auction estimates accordingly. Alternatively, call us on 01782 638100 to schedule an appointment.
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