Camera Guru's in here.

Rider · 03-12-2010, 10:48 AM

So I was going through a bag of my wife's grandfather who passed away a few yeas ago and inside the bag was lots of old camera equipment. What I found was:

Canon AE-1 SLR with 50mm lens - mint condition. (circa ~1978)
Tokina 35-200mm lens - mint condition
Flash
Various Filters
Film changing bag - brand new condition
Another lens that I don't remember the manufacturer or size but the same length as the 35-200mm.

Also:

Ihagee Dresden Exacta VX with 50mm Zeiss lens- SLR in very good condition with original leather case.(circa 1954)
Waist level finder
Additional 50mm lens(I think)

Can I sell any of this stuff or is it all junk? I'm not much of a camera person outside of a point and shoot although I did take a photography class and I know how to use this equipment but I don't really have the desire to.

Kaneman · 03-12-2010, 12:09 PM

Cannon eh? Must be a Chinese knock-off. =P

Rider · 03-12-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Cannon eh? Must be a Chinese knock-off. =P

Yeah. LOL

Kaneman · 03-12-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Yeah. LOL

I'm just kidding, lets have a hug.

Rider · 03-12-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I'm just kidding, lets have a hug.

Here you go.

Trip · 03-12-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I'm just kidding, lets have a hug.

t-homo would be on board

You know, he was much more active as t-homo, maybe he needs to go back

Mr Lefty · 03-12-2010, 02:51 PM

I'm not very familiar with SLR's.. especially the older models.... but I know that glass (the lenses) if they're higher end, can still fetch a decent amount.

I would do some research on some photography forums stick to the SLR and not DSLR ones though... and maybe even the antique photography forums

No Worries · 03-12-2010, 07:55 PM

I have the same camera and both lenses. In the 80's, I needed a tough case to hold my camera equipment while hiking in the field. I gutted a fishing-tackle box, padded it, and put in my camera and lenses. While working in southern AZ, someone broke into our truck and stole a bunch of equipment. They left my camera case thinking it was fishing tackle.

Took a million pictures with the AE-1, but I haven't used it since I got a digital. The auto-focus and point-and-shoot have made me lazy, but I used to develop my own black and white slides. And my friend had over $10K in developing and enlarging equipment. He couldn't sell it for $100, so he gave it away. I'll keep my Canon in case I find some use for it.

Adeptus_Minor · 03-12-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Canon AE-1 SLR with 50mm lens - mint condition. (circa ~1978)
Tokina 35-200mm lens - mint condition
Flash
Various Filters
Film changing bag - brand new condition
Another lens that I don't remember the manufacturer or size but the same length as the 35-200mm.

I don't know anything about the Ihagee, but that AE-1 is pretty decent. My dad had one several years ago.
Sounds like a pretty good setup for someone looking to try non-digital SLR photography.

After googling the Ihagee...wow... sweet looking piece of vintage photography equipment.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/...d8a087f7_o.jpg

Gas Man · 03-12-2010, 09:50 PM

Rider... I know a guy on a big dog site that is a member of a camera forum... I can get that info for you...

03-12-2010, 10:48 AM	#1
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Camera Guru's in here. So I was going through a bag of my wife's grandfather who passed away a few yeas ago and inside the bag was lots of old camera equipment. What I found was: Canon AE-1 SLR with 50mm lens - mint condition. (circa ~1978) Tokina 35-200mm lens - mint condition Flash Various Filters Film changing bag - brand new condition Another lens that I don't remember the manufacturer or size but the same length as the 35-200mm. Also: Ihagee Dresden Exacta VX with 50mm Zeiss lens- SLR in very good condition with original leather case.(circa 1954) Waist level finder Additional 50mm lens(I think) Can I sell any of this stuff or is it all junk? I'm not much of a camera person outside of a point and shoot although I did take a photography class and I know how to use this equipment but I don't really have the desire to. Last edited by Rider; 03-12-2010 at 12:16 PM.. Reason: I can't spell worth a shit.

03-12-2010, 12:09 PM	#2
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Cannon eh? Must be a Chinese knock-off. =P __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

03-12-2010, 09:50 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Rider... I know a guy on a big dog site that is a member of a camera forum... I can get that info for you... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-12-2010, 02:51 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I'm not very familiar with SLR's.. especially the older models.... but I know that glass (the lenses) if they're higher end, can still fetch a decent amount. I would do some research on some photography forums stick to the SLR and not DSLR ones though... and maybe even the antique photography forums

03-12-2010, 07:55 PM	#8
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I have the same camera and both lenses. In the 80's, I needed a tough case to hold my camera equipment while hiking in the field. I gutted a fishing-tackle box, padded it, and put in my camera and lenses. While working in southern AZ, someone broke into our truck and stole a bunch of equipment. They left my camera case thinking it was fishing tackle. Took a million pictures with the AE-1, but I haven't used it since I got a digital. The auto-focus and point-and-shoot have made me lazy, but I used to develop my own black and white slides. And my friend had over $10K in developing and enlarging equipment. He couldn't sell it for $100, so he gave it away. I'll keep my Canon in case I find some use for it.