FILM CAMERA THRIFTING (TWELVE STORES)

[@theoldcameraguy]

The back of my jacket looks about as dirty as my negatives before I use the rocket blower. Oh well, film is messy, life is messy. More thrifting:kzbin.info/www/bejne/paiWdWCco61npKc

[@cameraprepper7938]

Where was the Polaoid camera for 600-film ? I only saw the Polaoid i-Zone camera en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaroid_i-Zone

[@shelliecarlson7015]

I've found that the thrift store market has dried up. Not much out there. Fun video. Thanks.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Definitely not the golden age of thrifting…

[@shelliecarlson7015]

@@theoldcameraguy Not at all.

[@RustyX2010]

The Golden Age of Thrifting for ANYTHING was 1998-2006@@theoldcameraguy

[@stefanol9272]

Hi I own one film camera its the mighty Nikon F3 I purchased it at my local dealer it was his grandfathers I was so lucky to buy it. Because his granddad at the time F3 came out on the market he bought two better be sure but realized this camera dont really brake 😂😂😂 So I bought his second one for 300 bucks with 50 mm lens. And with 2 years of warranty it has a total count of film used of 3 rolls. He even sent into a checkup at Nikon, He saidt it has to get some oil and cleaned the mirror. And ready to go. I did buy two other lens for it. a 24 mm F/2.8 AI and the 50 mm F/1.8 pancake close focus. I am very very happy to own this camera.

[@theoldcameraguy]

That pancake 50mm f1.8 is a nice lens and the F3 is very sturdy, for sure.

[@stefanol9272]

@@theoldcameraguy Hi yes also I choose the Nikon instead leica or other a medium format camera. Is because price and convenience ratio as I call it. Well A Nikon is hmm post full frame 1.5 times bigger than a normal 35 mm camera where lets say leica you need to use a 35 mm lens and its on a leica then a 50 mm. So bigger format but a smaller than medium format or cheaper also to develop or buy. More shots and cheaper more compact. Doesn’t mean its perfect for everyone. But for me its a bullseye.

[@AndersBjornTH]

Mighty slim pickins; the days of miracle finds are over. But your 50 cent special will turn heads on your next photowalk. Love the color and styling. :-)

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yes, 10 or 12 years ago, I found all kinds of great stuff!

[@AndersBjornTH]

@@theoldcameraguy Yes, prices for better quality vintage film cameras have nowhere to go but up. In Bangkok, there is an old shopping mall in Chinatown where one floor is devoted to small mom-n-pop stalls with a wide assortment of cameras, film and gear. Prices are reasonable but rising overall in the past few years.

[@theoldcameraguy]

That mall in Chinatown sounds like a very cool place to check out.

[@AimShootDevelop]

Loved the “my first camera”!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah, that should be a fun one!

[@canadianphotography6972]

Same.

[@dantree1976]

So far my best finds have been a Olympus N MJU for a couple bucks, a prestine Olympus epic Zoom 80 for five and a Nikon FG with the good version of the pancake 50 1.8 for 20.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice! I’ve picked up a few Epics/Mju (zooms and primes) through the years. It’s been several years since I picked up anything really stellar at the thrifts.

[@dantree1976]

@@theoldcameraguy same, l tend to stumble on something good when I have told myself I'm going to stop looking. Then it gets the GAD going again.

[@dantree1976]

GAS, not gad.

[@theoldcameraguy]

@@dantree1976 Yep - when you least expect it

[@SweetLouPhotography]

sometimes the real sick thrift pickups are the friends we make along the way

[@theoldcameraguy]

💯True!

[@Mike_On_Film]

There are about six or seven thrift stores in my local area that a couple of years ago you could find some pretty cool stuff in any of them. Now you are lucky to find anything more than something plastic and busted.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah, I came across a bunch of busted up cameras - the kind that aren’t worth bothering to repair.

[@hallogermany2024]

I LOVE OLD CAMERAS

[@theoldcameraguy]

Me Too!!

[@hallogermany2024]

@@theoldcameraguy I WILL WOULD GIVE UP MY PRIME FOR ONE

[@hallogermany2024]

@@theoldcameraguyI got a antique box camera

[@JefferyAHoward]

I just came here after watching a recent Ted Forbes video. I both commented, and complemented, Ted on his consistent positivity and video quality. Your videos deserve similar praise and recognition. You make great videos! Also, Kodak carousel slide tray for 4.99? That is a deal! I love my Kodak slide projector! Huge thumbs up!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thank You very much - I really appreciate it. I don’t have a ton of slides, but I like firing up my slide projector from time to time as well.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

goodwill aint what they used to be, at least around here. all boutiquy now. much better luck with local shops

[@theoldcameraguy]

Volunteers of America and Ohio Thrift are my local favorites

[@DelCampoProductions.]

Awesome!Ive been looking for a panasonic pv2000d.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice!

[@thecheapshot]

Hi Dave Those thrift stores are huge compared to the little charity shops we have here in the UK Glad you picked up the kiddies camera, look forward to seeing you use that All the best Tim 😊👍

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Tim - there’s one in Dayton Ohio that’s even bigger than the ones I’ve shown here. I am looking forward to trying out that kids camera just to see how lo-fi it really is.

[@AlexJacksonSmith]

Great fun as always, I just wonder why they (the shop) puts broken things on the shelves! Does not make sense at all.. A.,

[@theoldcameraguy]

I agree! I was amazed at how much broken stuff was out there.

[@Phantommxr]

I own the Sony Mavica ..lol .. The sparkle blue one seemed kool!! I would have gotten that onejust for Sparkle factor!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Sparkles FTW!

[@VintageInsightPhotography]

Our Salvation Army store is best in our area... or was until they hired a new manager. Those $1.99 cameras you found are now $19.99 here. 🙄 BUT, a year ago I did get a Westcott Apollo soft box for $3 there! 🎰 My best luck lately has been estate sales. I like the new brick background.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - Nice score on the soft box! I still gotta try out some estate sales.

[@Ana-cl3uy]

thrift stores are so greedy for selling donated items for so much… i’ve been seeing some old digital cameras in thrift stores lately for $200!! not sure what’s going on, maybe it’s people buying and reselling but it’s hard now to find anything worth buying!

[@filmismorefun]

Glad you grabbed that toy cam! But nevermind the cameras... what about the steak?? 🥩

[@theoldcameraguy]

The steak is on point. Priorities - I pretty much use thrifting as an excuse to hit up York and strap on the old feed bag.

[@filmismorefun]

@@theoldcameraguy Haha right on! There's a spot out this way called Longhorn Steakhouse, I think it's a chain, but man they've got the goods over there as well.

[@Oisink3d]

Love these videos

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thank You!

[@fawf9363]

Hello from Calgary, Canada! I've been visiting the local Thrift Stores for maybe 20 years now and I have a decent camera collection thanks to them. I generally visit 3 or so per day (I don't go out every day anymore) and I have to say that they generally have better selection here, compared to the cameras you found... however, there are lots of resellers now, so things have changed (too much competition nowadays). Last camera I found was a pristine Zenit 12 XP for Cad $25. (maybe a tiny bit expensive, but it was in excellent condition) Great video though and I think it's time for me to go treasure hunting!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - our golden age of thrifting around here was about 10-12 years ago. It’s getting hard to find good stuff here these days.

[@goldenhourkodak]

No wonder I never find anything (Also from Calgary)

[@chrissybabyist]

Unfortunately goodwill has shifted their film cameras to online sales. Thrift stores here in my area overcharge for everything.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yep, the Goodwill in Delaware, Ohio is the outlier. It’s the only one around here that hasn’t shifted to online sales for their film cameras.

[@chrissybabyist]

@@theoldcameraguy sweet. I have had a little bit of online luck with a couple of film cameras. But for any real thrifting it’s a small road trip to PA. Lots of thrift stores up there.

[@iodine_x]

Our Goodwills are bone dry with cameras. The only time I see cameras is at our Good Will Boutique store and they are slapped with premium pricing. More than I want to pay most of the time.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yep - many Goodwills are selling their cameras online. Definitely not the glory days of old.

[@iodine_x]

@@theoldcameraguy yeah what's worse is they typically don't have anyone testing the stuff out. I've come across many at the GW Boutique selling at premium eBay price and the thing didn't even work.

[@GavinLyonsCreates]

Well my friend here Graz picked up a Contax T2 and Rollei 35 for buttons last week in a charity shop. I don't know how he manage that at least I get to borrow these cameras to try out when I want.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Those are amazing finds! Good friend to let you borrow them like that.

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

Sadly the only thrift store in Milton is a Sally Ann, and they also lack cameras. Or sell them in an auction.

[@theoldcameraguy]

I’m glad that we still have plenty of thrift stores around here, but the camera finds are getting scarce.

[@NPJensen]

Wow, slim pickings, but better than in Danish thrift stores. I've only ever found antiques, in thrift stores - mostly in non working order.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah, not a lot of treasures this time, but still fun to look. Our thrift stores rarely have the antique stuff.

[@chrissybabyist]

Same here in my area. It’s frustrating. I do still stop & look at one in my area at least once a week, I figure you never know.

[@mortenthesbl5535]

Yeah Copenhagen area it's hard to find anything :-)

[@mikegutterman3427]

Your thrifting experience is exactly like mine in Louisville! I can never find anything cool! York Steak House! We had one in the mall in our area and my parents took me there a lot of Friday nights when I was a kid! Ah the memories!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah, the glory days of thrifting are long gone. At least we can console ourselves with an old school meal at York Steak House. It is exactly like we remember it. Now that you’ll be coming up to Ohio a little more, I’m extending an open invitation to York (and some of the city’s finest fire escapes, of course). Message me if you ever get a little free time here in central Ohio.

[@moisesmollobernal1542]

Could you make a video on the 50c camera? I'd like to see how it shoots

[@theoldcameraguy]

Working on that video right now - Hope to have it ready this week

[@AndrewWaltonPhotography]

The charity shops as our thrift stores are known over here rarely seem to have cameras in, most of the larger organisation like the British Heart Foundation list all their cameras on ebay so maximising their income from each item. The last store seemed to have the best finds and honest prices. I'm looking forward to seeing you put your new purchase to work in another video.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Andrew - Online auctions are used by more and more charities and thrifts over here lately too. I’ve gotten some good stuff at that last thrift before - it’s one of my favorites.

[@nicksucio]

if only kodak disk were still in fashion those looked pretty cool to try !

[@theoldcameraguy]

The smallest I’ve shot is 110 - those disc images are super tiny. Kinda reminds me of a ViewMaster.

[@Dahrenhorst]

Don't understand why those thrift stores try to sell things obviously broken beyond repair and don't remove the batteries. Do they go to landfills to stock up?

[@theoldcameraguy]

There were an inordinate number of broken cameras this time around - does make you wonder.

[@andyandyfrogy1113]

Good job 👍👍👍

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Andy!

[@andyandyfrogy1113]

@@theoldcameraguy salvation army, same everywhere

[@theoldcameraguy]

@@andyandyfrogy1113 👍👍👍

[@BlazingSerenade]

why was the iZone stuff priced so high they don't even make that peel apart film anymore lol

[@theoldcameraguy]

Good question…

[@mortenthesbl5535]

Like the idea of this - saves me time. Going to the thrifts here will yield the same if not less. The Kids camera however was no surprise - If you cant find anything "good" find something Fun :-D Also would like to ask you if you've tried the Fujifilm GA645 or GS645. Looking at then because they are close to point and shoot medium format. Keep up the great and inspiring work - THX!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - the kids camera should indeed be a lot of fun to shoot. I don’t expect to discover great finds at the thrifts anymore, but it’s still fun to look. I haven’t tried those Fujifilm models, but it does look like they would ease the transition to medium format.

[@Paulnikon]

I liked the voice over.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks!

[@canadianphotography6972]

Same.

[@rontropics26]

Lots of interesting stuff. There's not too many cameras I won't buy for one or two bucks even if they just sit on a shelf. I've been to a few of these places you went to and I bought a Canon AE-1, about spotless for $4.99 at Goodwill on North High St. a year or so ago.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice score on that AE-1!

[@SinaFarhat]

Interested! The thrift storea in the US seem to be a nice place to visit! We mainly have second hand stores in Sweden! Have a nice week!

[@theoldcameraguy]

They are fun to visit, for sure. Cheers!

[@mathewgreen4099]

Interesting video, especially to see the variety of 2nd hand cameras that can be found in US thrift stores.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - a disappointing haul, but still fun to look around

[@mathewgreen4099]

@@theoldcameraguy it’s always worth a look round, even if you can’t find anything that you want. The beauty of charity/thrift stores is the element of chance. You never know what you might find!

[@LScott97]

Slim pickings at the thrift stores! Maybe time to hit the flea markets!😃👍👍👍

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yes - It’s finally flea market season!

[@dflf]

I don’t waste time in thrift stores looking for cameras or lenses anymore

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah, it’s getting a little discouraging.

[@mamiyapress]

I live in a very small town about 4.5K and from time to time I get cameras with either film or cards within them, what do you do with the images contained therein ?

[@theoldcameraguy]

I develop the film when I can - I did 2 rolls in November. One was a bust - one turned out really good. I was able to identify one of the people on the roll from a military duffel bag in one of the images and I plan on reaching out to him later this year.

[@martinx9027]

I really like your videos because this is a real thrifting experience, not the mega incredibles finds that some youtubers make for practically market price and then call it thrifting. Thank you for these videos, hope a lot of people go into analog and start going to these thrift stores, really great way of expending an afternoon :))

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - I try to keep it real👍

[@Hudgey]

I found a 1959 Nikon Ftn slr (Nikon's first slr and also probably industries first widely accepted consumer 35mm slr) body only but It was awesome to find one! I love finding the old silver or black metal slrs! Also it may not be a camera but I found a ultra rare video game collectible at a goodwill, they only made 200 in the whole world! It's the pherba dagger from the uncharted 2 collector's edition! Worth a couple thousand dollars I bet!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Wow - Those are some great finds!

[@EuroGunOrg]

I bet the gas costed more than the camera itself :)

[@theoldcameraguy]

That’s exactly right!

[@wintrymix]

My kids had that children's digital camera with the two large grips on the sides. It was so annoying to use, and even worse to change batteries, which you had to do often! Also, I hate how Vivitar puts so much text on the front, so prominently. It ruins the whole aesthetic.

[@vincentanno1997]

Once I was so lucky at a thrift store. I found Minolta RF Rokkor f5.6 250mm lens for 25 Euros. Since I dont have any use for that because I only shoot pre-war cameras, I resold it for 700 Euros. What a deal. If only people would spend 3 minutes of their time for research :P

[@theoldcameraguy]

That is some great luck - Awesome story!

[@Leik2487]

Here in ca. Everything is expensive

[@CanadianPhotography-07]

When the next one?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Haven’t been thrifting in a while…

[@whofarted9376]

All the good stuff they sell online at full retail.