With as many cameras as I run across in estate sales and antique stores, I have decided to be fairly selective about what I buy though. Don't want to be the crazy
A Kodak Brownie Flash Six-20 Camera (manufactured from 1946 - 1955)
A Kodak Brownie Starlet Camera (manufactured 1956)
A Number 2A Kodak Brownie Model B, Box Camera. I believe. I have a hard time distinguishing between all the similar looking Brownies of this type, they all start looking the same. (Manufactured in the early 1900's)
A Kodak Brownie Starmite II Camera (manufactured from 1962-1967), pictured beside a box for a Brownie Starlet Camera.
One of my favorite cameras - A Kodak Retina IIIC (manufactured from 1954 - 1957). Does this not just shout out James Bond? Very retro cool look to it.
And surprise, a non-Kodak - an Imperial Mark XII Flash Camera (manufactured in the late 1950's)
The other non-Kodak item is a box for a Falcon camera - no camera, just the box. If there was a camera, it would have been from the 1940's.
Do you have any collections that started out innocently enough and have blossomed into a full blown addiction?
You can find a link for researching Brownie Cameras on my Useful Links page (click the tab right under the header photos). I'm getting all fancy on you now!
a wonderful collection, pam! (i have an addiction to old mirrors), thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteUh-oh-this is getting serious! You have a special shelving unit JUST for cameras now. You know what would be really cool? If you would start taking pictures of CATS with those CAMERAS and then you could be the crazy CAMERA CAT lady!
ReplyDeleteI have been collecting dust for the past few weeks but I worked on cleaning up my collection tonight. I just realized I forgot a bedroom...sigh...This is NOT a good collection to have. xo Diana
Such a handsome camera collection. I'm kicking myself. When we purchased my grandparents home 2 houses ago, all of their cameras were sold at an estate sale. I'd love to own a few now.
ReplyDeleteThey always start out innocnetly...LOL
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your collection.
I have a Box Camera that was my Grandmothers. Fun to see how they have changed.
*hugs*Deb
You have a great camera collection! I have a small camera collection too. It started out innocent enough but now I'm pretty obsessed with them.
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What a nice collection! It's great to have a passion over something ... even cats!
ReplyDeleteI love the old camera's! My guy has many wonderful vintage camera's. I found a mini brownie camera this summer and it is my favorite so far.
ReplyDeletePam thanks for stopping by and finding inspiration for decorating your porch. I agree, I love the lanterns that are so popular right now.
ReplyDeleteI've done the house now too if you'd like a peek.
I'm with you, I like that James Bond bound one. Now I have to figure out how to wrap leather around my SLR to make it look as cool.
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You have a wonderful camera collection, Pam. Now if you could find an old Polaroid that pulls out to add to it...I will be on the lookout for you.
ReplyDeleteOMG! At the risk of sounding a tad bit too excited, you have just inspired me to do the same thing!
ReplyDeleteI have a black shelf similar to yours. It's collecting dust & spider webs in the garage now. I'm going to spruce it up and display my vintage cameras on it.
Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!
Visiting from My Romantic Home. Following you now. :)
You have quite the little collection going there. I'm not much of a collector...unless you count books and magazines.
ReplyDeleteALL my collections started out as "innocent", single-item purchases! Now, I'm overloaded with hankies, pottery, Derby glasses,..... Love your camera display!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great collection. Thanks for the link. I have 8-10 vintage cameras too. Some are Brownies. I need to learn more about them. My father in law is giving me a camera he got as a wedding gift 55 years ago this weekend. I can't wait to check it out!
ReplyDeleteAren't they just so cool! I could see getting hooked into it but I'm going to try not too :). You have a great collection!
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I just sighed when I saw all those cameras. What a great collection you have.I always love stopping by and seeing what's new!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday.
Relax a bit....
xxx Liz
I love your vintage cameras. I always try pick one up if the price is right. I am on the lookout for a cheap vintage video camera. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love your collection! What a fun thing to collect! My personal favorite is the Kodak Brownie Flash Six. I love it's cute shape
ReplyDeleteOh dear Lord do I ever.
ReplyDeleteI have a camera collection too. Not nearly as carefully cultivated as you. I see it, I like it, I buy it. Research? Why would I do that (smile).
http://b3hd.blogspot.com/2011/09/reading-nook-part-2-in-progress.html
In that same post, my most innocent enough recent collections are globes (I know, I know) and vintage wooden cars. And kid books. No kids...but I LOVE the illustrations.
Hi Pam, what a great collection of cameras. I have a few, and I love adding more, thanks for sharing the inspiration over here at VIF, xo
ReplyDeleteLove your camera collection, Pam. The older cameras always catch my eye...they display beautifully!!!
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ReplyDeleteLove the camera collection, and the way you've displayed them! As for me, the question would be what DON'T I collect that hasn't turned into an addiction, lol! Too many interests, not enough house. :-)
-Pam
Love your vintage cameras! I snagged one from my father-in-law. It was sitting in his garage and I asked if I could have it. Now I'd like a couple more. Love the way you have displayed your cameras.
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