BUYERS GUIDE BUYING CAMERAS AT AUCT ION


• Do your research – If you plan to use your camera, check you can still buy film, check there are no particular issues with that brand or model, if you plan to put you camera on a shelf and admire it, well, just research which is the prettiest.


1960s By the 1960s, the 35mm camera dominated the commercial market and replaced most formats, colour film became the predominant photography medium, long gone were the days of black and white photography.


1970s to now. The 1970s saw camera production rocket to news heights, new materials were used and plastic became a strong force in camera casing and components. Automatic focus became very prevalent in the 1980s and generally cameras became a part of everyday life rather than a luxury.


If you are new to the world of camera collecting, then here are five simple steps to get you started


• Decide what type of camera you want to buy – Much depends on what you will do with your camera, choose a brand you like. You may not know yet, so please contact us and we can discuss the brands with you and help you decide which will work for you.


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• Check the condition before buying – There is no point buying a camera that you can’t use if you plan to be the next David Bailey, our advice, check the shutter isn’t stuck, check the lens isn’t scratched and of course check there is no mould or fugus inside. This is very important if functionality is important and you intend to use your camera. • Trust who you buy from – There are many places to buy cameras from, reputable dealers, online auction platforms and auction. Well that is simple, Fieldings have an enviable reputation and our valuers are here to talk you through any lots before you purchase, so why go anywhere else?!


For all advice or to consign to one of our sales please contact Mark or Rachel at 01384 444140 mark@fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk or rachel@fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk


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