Cataloging vintage collection — Studio setup, Linhof 4x5, Olympus OM g...
p.1 #1Cataloging vintage collection — Studio setup, Linhof 4x5, Olympus OM glass, and accessories
Hi everyone,
I’m currently clearing out and cataloging a vintage photography collection inherited from my grandfather and looking to get feedback or gauge interest from the community on a few key pieces before listing:
I’d love to hear your thoughts on current market interest, potential wet-plate/large format appeal for the Century studio rig, or recommendations on the best way to move the heavier items locally. Eventually I will be looking to sell everything to fund medical care for my dad. Thanks in advance for any insights!
I have pictures of everything loaded to a private GoogleDrive folder, PM me for a link.
I’m currently clearing out and cataloging a vintage photography collection inherited from my grandfather and looking to get feedback or gauge interest from the community on a few key pieces before listing:
Century Studio Camera No. 9A on original No. 1A Semi-Centennial Stand with a Royal Portrait Lens No. 3 f/3.8 & matching Packard shutter board
Linhof Super Technika III 4x5 Kit with original case, sheet film holders, and 2 lenses (Schneider 90mm f/6.8 & Optar 135mm)
Rodenstock Ysar 21cm f/4.5 in Compound Shutter
Olympus OM Zuiko 24mm f/2.8 & 50mm f/1.8 prime lenses
Graflex Photorecord Identification Camera System
Photogenic Flashmaster Power Pack & vintage studio lighting/stands
Various 49mm filter stacks (Hoya, Spiratone prisms, close-up diopters)
I’d love to hear your thoughts on current market interest, potential wet-plate/large format appeal for the Century studio rig, or recommendations on the best way to move the heavier items locally. Eventually I will be looking to sell everything to fund medical care for my dad. Thanks in advance for any insights!
I have pictures of everything loaded to a private GoogleDrive folder, PM me for a link.
Sep 29, 2026 at 08:20 AM
p.1 #2Cataloging vintage collection — Studio setup, Linhof 4x5, Olympus OM glass, and accessories
Hi,
Welcome to FM.
You can survey current eBay asking prices for these items. Also, look at recent eBay selling prices, as there is often a large difference between current asking prices and actual selling prices (i.e. only the less expensive ones get sold).
My quick look at eBay shows the Linhof body + Schneider 90mm could be worth a thousand $US. The Oly 24/2.8 OM could be worth up to $200US. There is a Rodenstock 21mm listed at $150US on eBay, but there are no recent sales of this item on eBay.
If you're angling to sell this stuff on FM, then you should pay the Upload & Sell fee, or risk losing your account. IOW, your comment that readers can PM you for links to for-sale items, is not allowed, unless you are a paid-up seller.
Cheers,
Jim
Welcome to FM.
You can survey current eBay asking prices for these items. Also, look at recent eBay selling prices, as there is often a large difference between current asking prices and actual selling prices (i.e. only the less expensive ones get sold).
My quick look at eBay shows the Linhof body + Schneider 90mm could be worth a thousand $US. The Oly 24/2.8 OM could be worth up to $200US. There is a Rodenstock 21mm listed at $150US on eBay, but there are no recent sales of this item on eBay.
If you're angling to sell this stuff on FM, then you should pay the Upload & Sell fee, or risk losing your account. IOW, your comment that readers can PM you for links to for-sale items, is not allowed, unless you are a paid-up seller.
Cheers,
Jim
Sep 30, 2026 at 07:33 AM
p.1 #3Cataloging vintage collection — Studio setup, Linhof 4x5, Olympus OM glass, and accessories
^^^^^^^
what Jim sez!^^^^
Yes and WELCOME if only to sell your "stuff"!
Dan
what Jim sez!^^^^Yes and WELCOME if only to sell your "stuff"!
Dan
Sep 30, 2026 at 09:07 AM