Welcome to the
vintagecameras.co.uk classiccameras web site. We stock a range of film
cameras, lenses, filters, accessories, books, instruction manuals and
associated photographic items: early wood and brass field cameras of the 1800-1900s,
classic cameras of the 1920s through 1990s. See our large stock of Projection Lamps
The business
was founded in London during the 1950s, developing from a photographic studio
and film processing lab, to general photographic stores in the South of the
city. Vintage Cameras then evolved in the early 1970s to specialise in sourcing
fine vintage/classic collectibles, rare photographic items and images. High
quality film cameras, lenses and accessories (many types, formats and makes)
have always been an important section of our stock. We have supplied
professional photographers, photo-journalists, amateur photographers,
collectors, companies, museums and photo dealers, now in over 40 countries
worldwide. Over the years we have had the pleasure to deal with many great
camera makers/photographic equipment suppliers such as Fred Gandolfi, Arthur
Gandolfi, Fred Spira (Spiratone), Manfrotto and Sir Kenneth Corfield. We have
supplied equipment to a number of talented and famous photographers (some
PROs): Terry Donovan, Brian May, Terry Jones, William Carter, Mark Pinder,
Miranda Richardson, Jack Shepherd, Timothy Spall, Robbie Vincent, Jeremy Deller
to name a few (we also supplied parts for Alan Whicker's Super Ikonta for his
film retracing wartime experiences in Italy). We now stock many types of
cameras: mainly antique, classic and vintage. Leica rangefinder & SLR
cameras, lenses, photographic accessories, mounts, filters, projection lamps, bulbs, flash bulbs, cine equipment, so please ask if you do
not see the item you need!. We are now MAIL ORDER specialists and SHIP WORLDWIDE daily. Vintage Cameras will buy, trade or
part-exchange most types of equipment from single items to an entire
collection.
We now have an
eBay shop which is expanding each week.
please visit our eBay shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/vcl1964?_rdc=1
- ALPA
- Leica on the world wide web.
- Exakta
- Hasselblad home page in Sweden.
- Graflex
- Pentax Collectors
- Camera Collector's web site with many great links...
- www.therobingroom.co.uk
bridal gowns fabulous wedding dresses classy formal wear bespoke hand-made
garments tailoring in Kent
- Bronica
- Kodak Brownie
- Nikon Historical Society.
- www.paramountcords.com the largest manufacturer of sync cords in USA, including custom made models for your vintage and rare equipment...
- photographymonthly.co.uk visit the website of Photography Monthly magazine
- boxcameras.com
- INFORMATION-BRITAIN.CO.UK if you are planning a trip to the UK visit this site now!
- www.motorcycle-fairing.com
- www.h-squared.co.uk
e-mail:
i@vintagecameras.co.uk
Condition Guide
At Vintage Cameras we know how disappointing it is to receive items which are in a poorer condition than as described, and thus pride ourselves in accurate descriptions. Please e-mail for details, we will reply as quick as we can.You must appreciate that many of the items are very old, but most are fully working and usable, unless otherwise stated:
- Vintage Cameras A= Mckeown's Guide 2B= excellent/new or as new
- Vintage Cameras B= Mckeown's Guide 3C= very good/minimal signs of wear
- Vintage Cameras C= Mckeown's Guide 4F= good/average/signs of use
- Vintage Cameras D= Mckeown's Guide 5G= below average/normal use and working
- Vintage Cameras E= Mckeown's Guide 6H= poor/heavy use but working
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