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Film photography's revival made working vintage cameras genuinely valuable again. A working 35mm SLR from the 70s–90s sells for $50–$300, premium rangefinders and medium format go much higher, and even 'broken' cameras sell for parts. Brand, model, working condition and lens included are what set the price.
Leica, Hasselblad, Rolleiflex and Contax occupy the top. Canon AE-1, Nikon FM/FE, Pentax K1000, Olympus OM — the student-favorite SLRs — hold strong steady demand.
Film-tested working cameras sell for 2–4x untested ones. Light seals, shutter speeds and light meter are the usual failure points.
A kit 50mm f/1.8 adds real value; fast primes (f/1.4, f/1.2) often outvalue the body. Fungus or haze in the lens cuts value hard.
Premium 90s compacts (Contax T2, Olympus Mju II, Yashica T4) exploded in price due to social media — some sell for 10–30x their 2015 prices.
Broad secondhand-market ranges to orient you — the exact value of your item depends on the precise model, edition and condition. Scan it for the real number.
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If it's a known SLR or premium compact and the shutter fires, very likely yes — working film cameras have real demand from the film revival. Scan it with FlipTip to identify the exact model and see what it currently sells for in your country.
Yes, as 'untested' or 'for parts/repair' — repair techs and parts hunters buy them. Expect 20–40% of working price, more for premium brands where parts are scarce.
A mix of genuinely great lenses and social-media-driven demand. Contax T-series, Olympus Mju II and Yashica T4 lead — check the exact model before pricing any 90s compact at $5.
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