hte prices went down because everyone shoots digital now.  maybe art guys
and hobbyists don't, but i don't think you see very many pros nowadays with
a speed graphic, rolleiflex or hassleblad.

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 10:42 AM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Why did the prices go down?  I have a Leica 35mm my Dad gave me - what a
> piece of art - takes incredible photos.  ALso have a coupleof Minoltas from
> late 70s - neither works and repair costs would be more that they're worth
> -the newer electronic cameras  just aren't equal to the older mechanical
> cameras.
>
> So, Hasselblads and Mamiya's are selling for nothing?  Would love a 6x6 -
> do magazines still accept large format negatives for publicaion?
>
> Or has it all gone to digital?
>
> Sincerely,
> Larry T  (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
> www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits &
> Porsche Posters/Weber parts
> .
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Weeks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cameras
>
>
>
>> On Nov 12, 2008, at 9:07 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>>
>>  I was just looking at the prices on medium format Mamiya gear the  other
>>> day, and was shocked at how low it was going.  The whole bag  of Mamiya gear
>>> I own is worth about 10% of the new value these days.
>>>
>>
>> Yeah--I have a bag of Mamiya 6x6 gear, too--two bodies, 4 lenses. May
>> never use it again, but am sure not going to sell it given what it's worth
>> now!
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>
>>
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