Suppose you want to sell or buy a classic or vintage collector camera. One of the first things you need to know is, how much is it worth?
Apart from differences between models like which lens is fitted, one of the main factors determining a value is a camera’s condition. Collectors will pay top prices for cameras which are like new. And easily pay less than half when a camera looks tatty, is missing parts, or is defective.
Here’s a checklist you can use to determine condition:
1. First look at the camera as a whole. Are there scratches, are there dents? Are parts missing, is there evidence it has been opened or repaired (look carefully if all screws are undamaged, and for signs the leatherette has been off to reach screws)
2. Then test if the shutter works at all speeds, especially the slower speeds like 1 second. A good test point is 1/10th of a second – it has a specific sound which will tell you if the shutter is off at that speed
3. For reflex cameras: check if the mirror flips up properly and isn’t dull
4. Then point the camera at an object at a known distance and check if when focusing the distance shown on...
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