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David Silver Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.96 Clarity of Response 9.98 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 45.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 31.3 Total Questions 3967	I'm an expert on all types of antique, classic, and contemporary cameras, as well as the general history of photography. Everything from ancient box cameras to modern single-lens-reflex; from simple Kodaks to sophisticated Leica and Nikon; from glass plates and roll film to movie and 35mm. I can identify and appraise them, explain how they work, and offer insights on their restoration and care. I can also provide historical background on vintage cameras and equipment, and guidelines on their purchase and sale.

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I'm an expert on all types of antique, classic, and contemporary cameras, as well as the general history of photography. Everything from ancient box cameras to modern single-lens-reflex; from simple Kodaks to sophisticated Leica and Nikon; from glass plates and roll film to movie and 35mm. I can identify and appraise them, explain how they work, and offer insights on their restoration and care. I can also provide historical background on vintage cameras and equipment, and guidelines on their purchase and sale.

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2012-02-04 Kodak Jr 6.16:

Hi Joe, The Kodak Junior Six-16 is a simple amateur's folding bellows camera, made by Eastman Kodak in a couple of minor variations in the 1930's, for 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch exposures on old #616 roll

2012-02-04 Leica model confusion:

Hello John, You're just a bit confused. This is clearly a Leica III (also marketed as the Leica Model F) made in 1934, and not a Leica IIIa (also marketed as the Leica Model G). They are absolutely

2012-02-02 Rolleiflex DBP 3.5F DBGM Camera in Leather Case:

Hello Debbie, Your Rolleiflex is a traditional medium format twin-lens-reflex camera, made by Franke & Heidecke of Germany in the latter part of the 1950's, for 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch exposures on #120

2012-01-31 Leica camera's - M4, M3, M2:

Hello Donna, Depending on exactly what variants you have and the lenses on them, yes, they might be quite valuable. You need to first understand that none of them are uncommon. Over 59,000 M4's

2012-01-29 Camera equipment:

Hello Jim, Can I assume your intent is to liquidate the equipment? If so, I know it seems like a daunting endeavor, but I can make it all very easy for you. Here's what I recommend you do. Make