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Cameraholics
Photographic Collectors Club
of
Queensland
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 Cameraholics is a group for collectors of
cameras and photographica based in Brisbane, Australia that was formed in late 1999
and is the first photographic collectors group (as opposed to camera users
group) to be formed in Queensland. We have continued to thrive and
achieved our 10th
anniversary three years ago thanks to the efforts of founding President Herb
Parker. Cameraholics is affiliated with the
PSQ (Photographic Society of
Queensland Inc).
At our meetings the group discusses interesting and collectable cameras and other items
of photographica. Members bring along anything from the most common to
quite rare, odd and unusual items for a round table show and
tell. Our member's interests span 19th century photographica, classic
folding, rangefinder and SLR/TLR cameras to miniature, odd film size and
novelty cameras and beyond. We have members who specialize in collecting
equipment produced by individual
photographic manufacturers from Alpa to Zeiss.
 Why not bring along an interesting camera or photography related item
and meet like-minded collectors with a wealth of knowledge about a diverse range of photographic hardware?
New members and visitors are
always welcome.
If you have old cameras and other photographic equipment that you wish to sell
to us
or even donate why not contact the group? Just about everyone
has an old camera or photographic item tucked away somewhere that might be of interest to
someone in our group. Our members include some of the keenest collectors
and photographic historians in Australia, so your items will find a good
home.
Please note we are unable to respond to phone calls and email requests for
identification, appraisal, information and valuation of camera and
photographic items.
As of November 2012 the current office bearers are:
President -
Marcel Safier mob: 0411 238612
Vice President/Secretary and fair bookings
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Barry Hart ph: 07-3855
1060; mob: 0418 190905
postal:
C/O P.O. Box 2277, Brookside Mail Centre, Mitchelton, QLD 4053
Treasurer - Garry O'Donnell
Meetings: 7:30pm, 1st Friday of each month
Global Learning
Centre,
102 McDonald Rd, Windsor
(opposite the bowling club on Blackmore St and under the Albion overpass off
Hudson Rd)
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The Cameraholics camera fair
provides an excellent opportunity to pick up a variety of mostly
second hand collectable and usable photographic items with plenty of bargains
as well. Our annual fairs are the
only event of their kind in Queensland.
With both film and digital cameras and accessories on sale there is
something to appeal to all types of photographers and those wishing to
use manual lenses on digital camera bodies will find plenty to choose
from. There will also be film, filters, tripods, polaroid material,
darkroom equipment, books, instruction manuals and much more... The fair also
provides a good opportunity to view an amazing array of photographic
items, many which can't readily be seen elsewhere and to a chance to catch up with old friends and
acquaintances and find out more about our group Cameraholics. In the past traders have attended from Brisbane,
the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Northern
NSW, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and even the USA.
Stall costs are:
$25 per 1/2 table (1.2m x 0.75m) or
$35 per full table (2.4m x 0.75m).
Having a sale table/s at our fair affords an excellent way to sell your
unwanted photographic items. Table bookings need to be made and paid for by
6 May 2013. Please contact Barry to arrange this.
A video report of the
Cameraholics 13th Annual Fair from 2012 by Lucie Davies can be seen here:
http://vimeo.com/42815835
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AUCTIONS
There are now innumerable on line
auctions many of which have some cameras.
eBay
- photographic equipment listings
CAMERA E-MAILING
LISTS
The Internet Directory of
Camera Collectors (IDCC) mailing list - an
excellent list for collectors of all types of old cameras with fairly high
volume of exchanges and lots of expertise to draw on from many different
countries Wood and Brass
mailing list - for collectors of 19th and
early 20th century cameras, brass lenses, camera shutters and other
photographica and discussion about the collecting, history and
manufacturers thereof (moderated by Marcel Safier) Camera
Collectors eGroup - this list is for discussion of things about
collecting, restoring, and enjoying old cameras and photographic equipment
and related stuff.
Rangefinder
cameras eGroup - for the lovers and users of vintage and new
Rangefinder cameras from Canon, Contax, Leica, Minolta, Olympus, Yashica,
and others.
Camera
Repair eGroup - dedicated for anyone who's interested in fixing
his/her camera by himself and for all photography lovers. People who are
interested in old and collectible cameras are also invited.
Photography
& Imaging Mailing Lists - extensive listing compiled by Andy
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Webmaster: Marcel Safier, Holland Park, Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia. This site was last updated 14 March 2013 |
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