New To Camera Collecting

[Mark Vaughan]

I'm Mark and I have loved cameras and photography since I was a kid. At 38 I have just began to collect cameras - something I have always wanted to do, specializing in Nikon and Minolta, MF only. Basically, the well-built mostly if not all manual heavy metal machines from the 60's & 70's. I had no real interest in Minolta until I scored a pristine X-700 (with Rokkor) on Craigslist for $15. Now I seem to enjoy them more than the Nikons, likely due to the price point. So far...

Nikon: F3, F2AS, F/FTN, Nikomat FTn, Nikkormat FT2, FG

Minolta: XE-5, SRT303b, SRTSCII, SRT201, SRT100, X-700

I like this website and appreciate being able to be a part of it.

Regards,
Mark
Colleyville, TX

[Just Plain Curt]

Hi Mark,
Some excellent cameras you have there.I have a few Nikkormats myself but no F3, F2AS or XE series Minoltas. Glad to see you not only found our little group but I'm pleased to see you posting. We can always use new enthusiastic members here. Too many people seem content to just lurk. C'mon folks nobody here will bite. There is no right or wrong in collecting and we actually have a few knowledgeable folks who love to help or share your photos. Anyhow just wanted to say Hello and Welcome.

[vintageslrs]

Mark

Welcome!
Sounds like you are off to a great start!
Lots of enjoyment coming your way.
Have fun!

all the best
Bob

[Deleted]

Mark. Welcome from another Nikonite. I'm down to two F bodies, and FM and a D50 and D30 now after selling my F3HP last year. I'm envious of you F2AS.

Never have owned a Minolta--one of only a few brands that I haven't had at one time or another. Not sure why.

Wayne

[PeterW]

Welcome to Camera Collector, Mark.

PeterW

[ellacoya1]

Hi mark, welcome to the group. I'm one of those lurkers that Curt was mentioning . I've been collecting cameras for a few years now, thanks to the husband, but just recently have really developed a stronger interest in them. Right now I'm trying to puzzle out a couple of arguses that found their way into my cabinet.
Lots of neat things here, I'm sure you'll enjoy.
Sherri

[Mark Vaughan]

Thanks All,

I appreciate it. Could one of you help me? I have a Photobucket account but am having trouble posting my photos onto my posting. I think I am following the directions

[Randy]

Mark, welcome to the Camera Collector. I fixed the photo you posted in the other thread. Use the code where it says "DIRECT LINK" and it will work every time.

[olroy2044]

Welcome aboard, Mark and Eugene both! You're going to have a lot of fun here. Great folks, lots of experience, and great senses of humor! After all, they put up with me!

I'm one of those lurkers that Curt was mentioning

Good to hear from you, Sherri!

Roy

[mickeyobe]

Sherri,

It's good to hear your voice again.

" Right now I'm trying to puzzle out a couple of arguses that found their way into my cabinet.".

If you are collecting Arguses I highly recommend Henry J. Gambino's excellent book "Argomania". "A look at Argus Cameras and the company that made them". Published by Aeone Communications, 73 Old Dublin Pike, Ste. #181,Doylestown, PA 18901.

I purchased my copy directly from Mr. Gambino at [e-mail] for US $26.50 instead of the listed $39.95. That was three years ago but that reduced price might still be valid.

Meanwhile if you have an Argus question I can, thanks to "Argomania", probably find an answer(s) for you.

Mickey

[Mark Vaughan]

Ha! Just scored a like-new Minolta SRT-MCII for $21. This is one of the "made for JC Penney/KMart Minolta's. In Montreal for a few days and trying to arrange for an XD-11 purchase as well. Thanks all.

Mark

[olroy2044]

Nice score! I really like mine, and use it a lot. Enjoy that camera! Roy

[Robert Ross]

Hi Mark & All

There are many things that one can spend time and money on in this life,however,few will equal the rewards in equipment,knowledge acquired, and friendships gained..this site is a very good example. Enjoy

Robert

[nikonbob]

Mark

Hello and welcome from another Nikon nut. While in Montreal don't forget to find a good Deli and have a Montreal smoked beef sandwich.

Bob

[drako]

Hey Mark,

I'm about your age (ahem) and dig on the same genre -- heavy, mechanical, MF. I grew up with a SRT-101 (R.I.P) and am now looking to replace it with a SRT-102. After I banged the 101 into a rock while climbing a cliff it was pretty much kaput, so I don't think that line is as robust as I think they should be, but I still lust for a 102!

Found a nice XE-7 in the last year, which is a real tank. I wouldn't mind breaking into other lines, though. I remember well that a good friend from my teen years had Canon FTb that was a really serious hunk of metal ... maybe, just maybe....