Channel: Phillip McCordall

Category: Education

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Description: This might tempt you to start a camera collection, collecting cameras can be a fun and very profitable hobby. At the moment there are many thousands of cameras for sale, due to the digital effect, economic situations etc. This means that the prices have dropped over the past 5 years , with a few notable exceptions, like a leica series 0 sold for almost £2,000,000 .This video , shows how to start a camera collection that could assure your retirement. From Canons or Kwanon as it was once known , Nikon, Pentax etc many modern day camera manufacturers, a lot had a past going back years. Lack of knowledge from a lot of sellers can bring some unexpected prices , mainly due to over expectation due to sentimental value. Although on rare occasions a jewel can be found, a camera that looks very similar to another but has a much greater value. This is the real kick in collecting anything, is not just the value but the tracking down of something special. To start a collection I would collect a particular make or category of camera. Very often the miniature cameras attract attention, this is a good place to start as miniature cameras vary in price from very high to very low. You must learn as much as you can about those cameras so you can recognize the important buys at any markets etc.