It's Official -- Rangefinders Are Display Items

[KoNickon]

The December Pottery Barn catalog arrived at our house yesterday. As my wife was leafing through it, I saw a picture of a Zorki 6, Zorki 4K and FED 3 arranged "just ever so" above this caption:

"Found Cameras -- With compact bodies and simple functionality, classic 35mm cameras paved the way for both amateur photographers and professional photographers everywhere. the first was prototyped in Germany in 1913 and went into production as the Leica in 1924. Our collection of found cameras crafted by a variety of mid-century German and Russian manufacturers have become vintage icons. Fully functional, they're perfect for photography aficionados or as nostalgic display. Each one is unique; let us choose for you."

$149 each.

AARRGH!

 

[ErnestoJL]

I Agree!
Seems that someone else is broadcasting that the 35´s era is gone... or at least ending very soon.
The ad doesn´t mention they are heavy, sometimes bulky and that they require brain usage too...

Ernesto

 

[rover]

I saw a Leica in another ad. And a foolishly dressed guy (coming from a fashion idiot) holding a trombone upside down.

I am sure models have no idea that their RF cameras are not auto focus.

 

[ktran]

At Photo-Service in Montréal, the only Leicas (and some neat Leica accessories) are display pieces. Not for sale. *sigh*

 

[Rhodes]

It is the begining of the end...we are all dooommmm....

 

[Roger Hicks]

The December Pottery Barn catalog arrived at our house yesterday. As my wife was leafing through it, I saw a picture of a Zorki 6, Zorki 4K and FED 3 arranged "just ever so" above this caption:

"Found Cameras -- With compact bodies and simple functionality, classic 35mm cameras paved the way for both amateur photographers and professional photographers everywhere. the first was prototyped in Germany in 1913 and went into production as the Leica in 1924. Our collection of found cameras crafted by a variety of mid-century German and Russian manufacturers have become vintage icons. Fully functional, they're perfect for photography aficionados or as nostalgic display. Each one is unique; let us choose for you."

$149 each.

AARRGH!

Better than scrapping them!

Also, nice money if you can get it, assuming they're non-runners. I'll take $149 for my Agimatic any day.

Cheers.

R.

 

[rover]

It is the begining of the end...we are all dooommmm....

You are right, everyone should know how to hold a trombone properly.

 

[ruby.monkey]

Someone has stolen a page from the Lomography book.

 

[oftheherd]

Sounds so ignorant. But if it works, someone will be getting a raise or bonus.

Meanwhile, the rest of use will keep using our film cameras and smiling about the good photos we have. And imagine the good time when you walk into someone's home and your host begins showing off his display piece, trying to impress with his knowledge, and you are carrying one. 😀

 

[cosmonaut]

I'll keep waiting for the bottom to drop out on the used market. My M6 is still worth close to what I paid for it five years ago.

 

[bo_lorentzen]

Ha. don't get me started on camera ignorance... film cameras are props and sound effects, just this week I watched "sum of all fears" president being photographed with a 4x5 camera for a portrait... amazingly the 4x5 sounds a lot like a blad with mirror flop and everything..

soo 150 for a classic paperweight..? as long as they don't mess with my M6 we are good and nobody gets hurt.


Bo

www.bophoto.typepad.com

 

[Rob-F]

Display Items, Huh? Well, I just displayed my M6 during a Fall foliage hike with my wife. It was, indeed, "fully functional." I must remember to take the Velvia in for processing.

 

[thawkins]

I have several RFs on display in my office. Just like a handy firearm, every one of them is loaded........... usually with Tri-X. Also on diplay are several exquisite large b&w photos of various things; cityscapes, landscapes, portraits and etc. The photos always elicit a comment and I am happy to point the vintage camera on display that took the picture in question. The usual response is "Oh"? followed by a long silence with furtive glances at the cameras and the pictures. I usually snicker. In my opinion the only thing megapixels have brought us are convenience and heartburn.

 

[FalseDigital]

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/found-cameras/?pkey=cvintage-finds-accessories

Here's the link if anyone wants to check it out 😛

Also LOL at "ECO-FRIENDLY" made: