Every camera tested and graded. Reserve yours, pay after we confirm shipping.-
Allergic to Digital
Every camera tested and graded. Reserve yours, pay after we confirm shipping.-
FAQ
What do the grades mean?

Running passes all five bench points. Serviced is Running plus opened and worked on. Parts does not pass. The full standard is on the Bench Standard page.

How does reserving work?

You reserve a camera and leave your shipping address. The camera is held for you and nobody else can buy it. I confirm the shipping cost and email you the total with payment details (bank transfer or PayPal). When the payment arrives I ship within 1-2 working days, tracked.

How long is a camera held?

Once you have the total you have 72 hours to pay. If the payment does not arrive in time the reservation ends and the camera goes back on sale.

Shipping in the EU

Ships from Germany within 1-2 working days after payment, tracked. Cameras are double-boxed.

Outside the EU

UK, Switzerland and the US are possible. Customs duties and import taxes are paid by the buyer.

Returns

You have 14 days to return Running and Serviced cameras. Parts items are sold as is.

How should I store film?

Keep it in the fridge and let it warm up for an hour before loading.

How the bench test works

In used cameras the brand is the standard, not the mark. Three grades and one five-point test, published on every listing. Measured numbers beat adjectives.

RunningPasses all five points and has had film run through it. Every note and flaw is listed and photographed.
ServicedRunning, and also opened up and worked on. The work list is published below.
PartsDoes not pass. Sold as not working, never dressed up.
CollectorNot a grade. A mark for rare models, shown beside the grade.

The five points

1Motor & speedEvery marked fps is measured, not estimated.
2Shutter & exposureThe meter is checked across the ASA range, in auto and manual.
3Film path & gateClaw, pressure plate, counter and take-up.
4OpticsFungus, haze, separation and full ring travel.
5Body & sealsLight seals, door, sockets, foam and thread.

Each point scores PASS, NOTE or FAIL. A fail on points 1-4 means the camera can't be Running. A fail on point 5 can still be Running if it's stated. Untested is never Running.

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