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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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CA6013

Vivitar

Vivitar Automatic Tele Converter 2X-4 for Canon FL/FD Mount

This Vivitar Automatic Tele Converter 2X-4 is for a Canon FL/FD Mount as indicated. It has the original case and covers, and is in very good...

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CA6033

Vivitar

Vivitar Coated Close-Up Macro Lens Filter No. 1 2 3 52mm Thread

This is a set of Vivitar close-up macro lens filter. They are Nos. 1, 2, and 3 for a 52mm threaded lens. The glass is coated and very clean, with no...

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CA6122

Yashica

Yashica 50mm f/1.4 Auto Yashinon-DX M42 Screw Mount Lens [55]

This vintage Auto Yashinon-DX 50 mm prime lens features an M42 screw mount. The all-metal build has a 6-blade diaphragm and focal settings of 1.4, 2,...

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CA6107

Yashica

Yashica Auto Yashinon Lens 90-190mm Zoom f 1:5.8 M42 Mount Case

This is a vintage Yashica Auto Yashinon 90-190mm zoom lens with case. It features a maximum aperture of 5.8, a six-bladed aperture, and a classic...

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CA6087

Yashica

Yashica Penta J Camera EMPTY BOX manual flyers 1961 advertising

Included in this lot is an empty box for a Yashica Penta J 35mm SLR film camera, the owner's manual, the pamphlet guide "How To Take Better Pictures...

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CA6071

Yashica

Yashica Penta J Vintage SLR film camera 1961 Japan

The Penta J is a 35 mm SLR camera made by Yashica from 1961 to 1964, and the first of a line of cameras that became known as the Yashica J series....

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