i want to find old cameras for a cheap price, if i were to do that would it be alot harder finding a place to develop them or would i have to do it myself? and would it be harder to find film for them? what are some good cameras to look for and what are some common parts that old cameras have broken on them? gimme all ur knowledge
2006-10-19 15:49:39 · 8 answers · asked by soulrebel 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
What do you mean by "that old effect"?
A digital camera will take decent photos and there are numerous programs available to manipulate the image. You can do just about anything you want then.
If I knew more of what you wanted, I could answer the rest of your question. There are all kinds of cameras that use film and most of it is still available. Are you talking about a bellows camera or an old Brownie? The Speed Graphic was the camera of choice for newspapers. It was also what many professional photographers used. I still use mine from time to time.
Expect to pay about $1000 for one in good shape with everything there and working well. Buying one that doesn't work can be an expensive proposition and may not be satisfactory for your needs. Be explicit in what your requirements are, then I can help you.
2006-10-19 15:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ebay. My brother has quite a collection of antique cameras from 1890's to 1916. It depends on what camera you want and the year it was made. With his camera's he has to develop his own film because its a dead art but extremely beautiful. It takes talent to get the film and angles to come out just right. He also does wet-plaits. If you can respond with more of the info on the pacific camera; I just might be able to help you out. :D Until then good luck with finding one. Plus digital camera's you cant get that beautiful old image like you can with old ones. So its basically not the same.
2006-10-19 15:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by Elliex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has more to do with the film, and time, that the camera. I 50 year old pic looks old because it is old. Your best bet is digital manipulation.
2006-10-19 16:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by mike1985x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a digi cam and put the effect option as sepia... which is that old yellowy faded effect ... dunno if its only the cellfone cameras that have that capscity .. u cud always go on google n find more abt it... but ebay is good if u want an old camera..tho developing the pics n findin the film wil be a headache
2006-10-19 16:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ebay, antique stores, flea markets, garage sales. I had a Brownie that took 126 film. Don't even know what happened to it maybe I should ask my father...
2006-10-19 15:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just get a digital camera and then use a photo program to alter the pictures.
2006-10-19 15:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jen G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That old effect your talking about?
the faded and tattered prints?
the dust and blotchy appearance?
could you let us know what effect your referring to???
2006-10-19 16:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are still available on Ebay.
2006-10-19 15:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋