Canonet 28 Price

If you are looking for a Rangefinder camera to buy, or to sell, then eBay is usually the place to visit. The Rangefinder series of compact cameras are extremely collectible, and many collectors buy these and use them to experiment with film photography. You can get some interesting effects due to light leaks. Many people who buy these cameras are usually ones who have been inspired by the film "Pecker".

For a Rangefinder camera this old, you could expect to be replacing the light seals, and whilst a kit may not be readily available, it is still possible to improvise with other kits. There are also some cameras where the selenium cell may have stopped working. Sometimes it may be partially working; consequently, you could find that your light meter is not working or providing a proper reading. However, this camera still lets you depress the shutter button. Finally, anything with battery acid damage could end up taking much of your time for repair and cleaning.

These mechanical cameras are still worth something to hobbyists and artists, and consequently they hold their value, just as today a mechanical watch is usually worth more than an electronic one. The price can be as little as a few pounds for a broken not working camera or it can go into the hundreds for a mint condition rare one.

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