Collecting and Using Classic Cameras

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Summary: Too few models featured, illustrated with inferior photos.
Review: This book comes across as being written by an enthusiast, but the illustrations are of the really muddy, dull and just plain dull type. It's okay as far as it goes (if one ignores the photos) but it doesn't go far enough. It is also written from one nation's viewpoint. Collecting cameras actually changes from country to country, and what is just another Argus may be someone's rare collection centrepiece. It's an adequate starting point to get someone collecting cameras, but not of very much use to the more experienced photographic collector.

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Summary: Excellent book for new collectors
Review: This book has a good mix of images and content which make it readable by both collectors and non collectors. Obviously written by an enthusiast, I would rate this as a "must read" for those interested in cameras from the 40's 50's and 60's

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Summary: Excellent book. Informative and pleasant to read.
Review: This book seems to cover everything I've always wanted to know, and then some. The author tells the good things about each camera, and what to watch out for if you are thinking about buying a classic camera. I recommend it to anyone interested in old cameras.