As shown in my Red to Black post, I have started to collect some vintage cameras in the last few months. It's been one of those things that has snowballed. I started out thinking a few would look cute sitting in my office and Bang! next thing you know it has become an obsession.
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 cat camera lady!
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!
lynn
a wonderful collection, pam! (i have an addiction to old mirrors), thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend!
NanaDiana
Uh-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!
I 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
Kim K.
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.
Dragonfly Treasure
They always start out innocnetly...LOL
Love seeing your collection.
I have a Box Camera that was my Grandmothers. Fun to see how they have changed.
*hugs*Deb
Jane
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.
Jane
missing moments
What a nice collection! It's great to have a passion over something ... even cats!
Linda @ A La Carte
I 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.
Robin @ Highpoint Circle
Pam thanks for stopping by and finding inspiration for decorating your porch. I agree, I love the lanterns that are so popular right now.
I've done the house now too if you'd like a peek.
Mark Himes
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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Marigene
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.
Carole @ Blue Chateau Interiors
OMG! At the risk of sounding a tad bit too excited, you have just inspired me to do the same thing!
I 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. 🙂
A Rosy Note
You have quite the little collection going there. I'm not much of a collector...unless you count books and magazines.
JunkStuffTreasures
ALL my collections started out as "innocent", single-item purchases! Now, I'm overloaded with hankies, pottery, Derby glasses,..... Love your camera display!
Vicki
You 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!
Faye ~ Wild Rose Vintage
Aren'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!
Faye
LizlovesVintage
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!!
Have a wonderful Sunday.
Relax a bit....
xxx Liz
Alaina
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.
Robin
I love your collection! What a fun thing to collect! My personal favorite is the Kodak Brownie Flash Six. I love it's cute shape
Bernadette @ b3hd
Oh dear Lord do I ever.
I 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.
Debra @ Common Ground
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
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Love your camera collection, Pam. The older cameras always catch my eye...they display beautifully!!!
Pam of Eastlake Victorian
Pam-
Love 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
Sandy
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.