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While the process of photography has been around for hundreds of years, photography did not become widespread until around 1855 with the development of photographic emulsions on glass plates. Daguerreotype cameras formed images on silvered copper plates. The earliest daguerreotype cameras required several minutes to half an hour to expose images on the plates. By 1840, exposure times were reduced to just a few seconds owing to improvements in the chemical preparation and development processes, and to advances in lens design. American daguerreotypists introduced manufactured plates in mass production, and plate sizes became internationally standardized: whole plate (6.5 x 8.5 inches), three-quarter plate (5.5 x 7 1/8 inches), half plate (4.5 x 5.5 inches), quarter plate (3.25 x 4.25 inches), sixth plate (2.75 x 3.25 inches), and ninth plate (2 x 2.5 inches). Plates were often cut to fit cases and jewelry with circular and oval shapes. Larger plates were produced, with sizes such as 9 x 13 inches (“double-whole” plate), or 13.5 x 16.5 inches (Southworth & Hawes’ plate).

Film cameras intended for use by the general public were not available until around 1890 with the development of box cameras and portable bellows cameras that used plastic film on rolls. The use of photographic film was pioneered by George Eastman, who started manufacturing paper film in 1885 before switching to celluloid in 1889. His first camera, which he called the "Kodak," was first offered for sale in 1888. It was a very simple box camera with a fixed-focus lens and single shutter speed, which along with its relatively low price appealed to the average consumer. The Kodak came pre-loaded with enough film for 100 exposures and needed to be sent back to the factory for processing and reloading when the roll was finished. By the end of the 19th century Eastman had expanded his lineup to several models including both box and folding cameras.

On this page we feature collectible and vintage cameras and parts by by Agfa, Argus, Kodak, Leica, Retina, Voigtländer, and others.

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Canon

Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III Autofocus Zoom Lens With Caps

This lens is in fine condition, the glass is good with no scratches, fungus, or other problems. The lens was tested, and the autofocus works fine....

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Underground Camera Macro Zoom Lens 80-200mm Canon FD mount case

This is a Underground Camera Macro Zoom Lens 80-200mm, f 4.5, 52mm filter threads, and with a Canon FD mount and case. It is in good condition with...

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Tamron 72 mm Macro Close-Up Adaptor Lens for 28-200mm Bayonet

This 72 mm Tamron Close-Up Adaptor is for the Tamron 28-200mm lens and with bayonet mount. It was made in Japan and is in excellent condition. The...

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Vintage Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash Camera

This is the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye made in the USA by Kodak between 1949 and 1961. The classic design is a throwback to the Art Deco era of the...

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Polaroid

Polaroid Land Instant Picture Camera Model 95B circa 1957

The Model 95 is the first of Edwin Land's instant picture cameras, introduced in 1948 by the Polaroid Corporation of Rochester, NY. The 95B variant...

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Gakken Gakkenflex 35mm twin lens reflex TLR film camera

This is a collectible Gakkenflex 35mm twin lens reflex (TLR) film camera. It is a plastic kit camera that had to be assembled, and was attached to...

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