Behind him are more cameras on the wall, from large format to a some collectible point and shoots. You don't need a number to speak to him and it is OK to ask to see a camera on display. Some Nikon F's, a black Canon QL17 GIII, Minox miniatures, a nice mix of decent rarity. At this counter is a fellow with a crooked hat and glasses at the tip of his nose, he is very knowledgeable and handles the used purchasing. Just to the left of the service counters is a nice glass counter filled with their best stuff. Be aware of its condition before you buy. They sell a lot of cameras that are broken or not fully working. I've also purchased many E- and G rated items that looked near mint when I got them. A bit of tinkering (button smashing) at home I got it in perfect working order. I purchased a Canon AE-1 Program with a rating of "X" (for parts only), for $15. Price Rating: 8/10įirst of all Adorama's used condition rating system is a bit of a mystery. The sales people have a solid general knowledge of film cameras, though they likely won't have any personal experience with the camera your interested in. Understanding that this is a specialty camera shop, if you're comfortable spending $2,000 to $5,000 on a film camera, you will enjoy the selection at Photo Village. From an Olympus OM-1 to a Bessa R to a Ricoh GR and finally a Leica. Selection Rating: 6/10īecause most photographers are not in the market for a Leica-like purchase, I'm giving the selection rating a 6. In my opinion the best used camera shop is one that has something for everyone. They had a Rollei RF (White Labeled Bessa R2) with Winder for $799. They had a beat up Nikon FM2 tucked away for $250, but you could get one on eBay for that price in mint condition with a little patience. Items are over market value but you are paying for the atmosphere, their expertise, and of course Leica-ness. Like a few other places on this list you won't find any bargains. Not a terribly tricky question but a good example on a question you might have when buying your first Leica. When I asked which model the Leica's included a built-in meter, the saleswoman answered correctly without hesitation (The Leica M5!). As expected for a high-end specialty shop they really do know their product.
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