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How old does a camera have to be to be considered vintage?
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Opinions on how old a camera has to be to be considered vintage vary. However, the general consensus is that cameras manufactured more than 50 years ago qualify for the label. You can find a range of vintage cameras on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Early Wooden Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s
Please look at the photos, this has not been
Category
Vintage 1910s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Large Format Box Camera, circa 1915
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Hudson, NY
that was its last upgrade and done professionally to make the antique camera usable 50 years after its
Category
Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Antique Keystone Model K-160 Antique Projection Machine
By Keystone Camera Company
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique Keystone projection machine. Model K-160. Manufactured by Keystone, MFG, Boston Mass, USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Meikai Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Meikai camera. Equipped with a New Meikai f-50mm lens. This simple lens, with optical glass and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Nikon RF10 Camera
By Nikon
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Nikon RF10 camera. Compact 35mm camera launched in the 1990s, ideal for casual and travel
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
Antique Fujica ST605N Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Fujica ST605N camera. A classic 35mm SLR model produced by Fuji in the late 1970s. With a robust
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal