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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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Rolev Magi-Glas Close-Up 3+ filter fits 52 mm camera lens

This vintage Rolev Magi-Glas Close-Up 3+ filter fits 52 mm camera lenses. Though the box has foxing, the lens has little evidence of use and has no...

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Rolev Magi-Glas Polarizer filter for 52 mm camera lens

This vintage Rolev Magi-Glas polarizer filter for 52 mm camera lenses. The box has foxing, and the lens light evidence of use with a little dust in...

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Rolev Magi-Glas Sky Skylight filter for 52 mm camera lens

This vintage Rolev Magi-Glas sky light filter fits 52 mm camera lenses. Though the box has foxing, the filter has little evidence of use and has no...

$2.79
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Rolleiflex 3.5 Bayonet sky 1-A filter and Kalimar sunshade or lens hood Japan

This sky 1-A filter and sunshade or lens hood were removed from the Rolleiflex 3.5B we are selling for parts, but will work on any 3.5 bayonet TLR....

$45.00
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Rolleiflex 3.5B TLR Camera w/75mm f3.5 Xenar Lens AS IS

This is a nice Rolleiflex medium format twin lens reflex camera that is being sold AS IS for parts or repair. It has a bright 75mm 2.8 Heidosmat...

$195.40
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Rolleiflex Camera 3.5B Leather Case, 1950s

This Rolleiflex leather case was removed from the Rolleiflex 3.5B we are selling for parts. It has wear and scuffs, but the stitching is in good...

$55.00
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