dabick42
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The Future of Collectible Cameras ?
Cold logic says that the future value of oldtime, beautifully crafted mechanical cameras is entirely dependant on the continuing availability of film, without which they are merely interesting conversation pieces and paperweights.
This naturally places them in an entirely different category to other fine old mechanical devices that people covet, like watches, motorcycles and cars, which can still be worn, ridden and driven today and for the foreseeable future.
I don't think classic cameras, even Leicas, will ever attain the widespread collectibility status and appreciation potential of, for instance, rare postage stamps, books, china, firearms, paintings, furniture etc., because they are too much of a niche market and the 'cognoscenti' they appeal to are getting fewer with the passing years.
We can only hope that, given the many millions of film cameras still in circulation and being used by enthusiastic owners, there will always be entrepreneurial film manufacturers to cater for our needs.
My gut feeling is that this will happen and classic camera values will remain buoyant.
The alternative doesn't bear thinking about...!
Cold logic says that the future value of oldtime, beautifully crafted mechanical cameras is entirely dependant on the continuing availability of film, without which they are merely interesting conversation pieces and paperweights.
This naturally places them in an entirely different category to other fine old mechanical devices that people covet, like watches, motorcycles and cars, which can still be worn, ridden and driven today and for the foreseeable future.
I don't think classic cameras, even Leicas, will ever attain the widespread collectibility status and appreciation potential of, for instance, rare postage stamps, books, china, firearms, paintings, furniture etc., because they are too much of a niche market and the 'cognoscenti' they appeal to are getting fewer with the passing years.
We can only hope that, given the many millions of film cameras still in circulation and being used by enthusiastic owners, there will always be entrepreneurial film manufacturers to cater for our needs.
My gut feeling is that this will happen and classic camera values will remain buoyant.
The alternative doesn't bear thinking about...!