I have my fathers old Minolta XG-A, still in really good shape. Was considering selling it, but then saw that it's commonly available on places like ebay for next to nothing. There's also an online site (can't remember the URL off the top of my head) that will buy used photo equipment, they quoted me $5 for it.
Is this something that I should hold on to and expect it's value to increase, or just something that should be dumped into the next yard sale. It takes REALLY great pictures and I'd almost hate to see it go; but I hate having to use film when I can just pull out my digital and get my results for free.
Camera experts / collectors please reply!
2007-11-01 07:36:06 · 4 answers · asked by ismisunderstood 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
It's unlikely to increase in value. There are plenty of film cameras available and the XG-A wasn't a particular standout from Minolta's lineup. Moreover, it uses a lens mount that is no longer in use, so it's valuable only to Minolta fanatics...a very small audience compared to the Nikon, Canon, and Pentax enthusiasts out there. Minolta no longer exists, and Sony seems to be doing what it can to make people think Sony rather than Minolta. I can't see this camera selling for more than $20 on eBay.
If you want the camera to actually be used, try contacting someone who teaches photography courses; they might have a student who needs a good camera cheaply and is willing to buy a 35mm film camera.
2007-11-01 08:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by anthony h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt if it will increase in value in the foreseeable future. Digital cameras have knocked the bottom out of the market for film cameras. It might increase in value in the very long term as an antique, but who knows? I would hang on to it and use it to take pictures with!
2007-11-01 07:42:13 · answer #2 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in 2007 7 on the Richter Scale
2016-04-11 09:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are way too few and far in between camera collectors in the world. chances are with a brand that popular, if they want it, they already have it. i say you should sell it for whatever you can get for it, or keep it to remind you of your pops, which you should find more valuable that any dollar sign
2007-11-01 07:41:46 · answer #4 · answered by Monk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋