Mark's online museum for unwanted cameras.
Many of these cameras were hand-made, carefully chosen and expensive to buy. They were used to record the best moments of people's lives, many taken on trips to exotic locations. After buying a newer model most sat on shelves for decades until their owner passed on, and were donated (dumped) at Goodwill. (almost) Nobody else wants the ones I have, but they bring me great joy. I treat them like the treasure they are, zip-lock bagging each with a dessiccant pack. They all get used, as time and film budget allow. I keep logs of each shoot and all the work done on them, and it all ends up on this site so you can appreciate these fine machines. This also keeps me busy during retirement.
Newest pics are at the bottom of each page.
4-17-24: Film sharing program now on 3rd pair of cameras on each 36 exposure roll. Awaiting some new aquisitions: A Chinon CS with lens, a Vivitar 100-300mmVivitar 100-300mm for Canon FD-mount, and a Konica FC-1 with 2 lenses. I'm currently shooting the Yashica FX-D, last shot on 5-29-23. I first replaced the light seals with cotton yarn. A year after starting this repair I've found no problems using black cotton yarn instead of foam. It doesn't fall out, it's easier to install than foam, and costs a lot less. The time consuming part is removing the decayed foam it replaces. The best advice I have is to let the old seal soak in alcohol for half an hour before digging it out with a toothpick. I also tape the shutter over with gaffer's tape (without touching the shutter of course) to keep that gooey gunk out of it. Next up: the Canon T70, last shot 6-1-23. I should also start a program of "exercising" cameras every month or two. Like cars, cameras like to run.