 | L'Oeil photographique
by Didier Grouard
JJJ
Philanthropist (Cf.
Orphans of Bouaké),
having a hearty appetite (well... maybe less since he is on diet), True
lover of vintage cameras and dags, learned person but above all...
Didier has THE Photographic Eye ! Visit his web site, Didier's photos are really
outstanding !
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 | The Daguerrian Society
JJJ
The outstanding web
site of the American Daguerrian Society. A true on-line encyclopedia
dedicated to these famous old pictures and one of the biggest database
of dags.
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Denis Waters Fine Daguerreotypes
JJ
If you
like Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes, the web site is a must. Denis always
provides great description of each dag and the quality of his picture
scans is simply outstanding. A lot of advises to date or restore a dag.
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Matériels & Accessoires
O.P.L.-FOCA
JJ
The reference Web site regarding the cameras
FOCA. Do not spend your time looking for something more accurate, this
one is simply the best.
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Collection-Argentique
JJ
Gérard has the passion of old camera
since he is a young boy. He needs to go above
the simple technical knowledge of a camera and he always try to learn
about it history and the one of its manufacturer. A lot of informations
and references on this web site, which is enriched by texts proposed by
other camera's collectors.
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La collection d'appareils
photo de Sylvain Halgand
JJJ
A very exhaustive web site on
vintage cameras; almost all is there. Several dossiers on photographic
related topics. Volunteers may also increase the long list of cameras
presented by Sylvain.
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 | Antique photographies
from Normandy

Some lucky person have the chance to share work and
passion. That is the case of Yves Lebrec who is the curator of the
photographic library of the Catholic Institute of Paris. So, antique
photographies... he knows a thing or two about it ! His web site shows a
large collection of old postcards and CDVs from Normandy as well as
several photographers from this part of France.
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Soviet cameras web site

Jean-Marc Burtscher
was one of those who were dreaming of a Leica when they were fiveteen
but finally got a Zenith. This kean photographer still uses these
soviet old-fashioned cameras to produce great pictures.
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Association de
Photographes Néocalotypiste

To determine how old is your camera from its
serial number and to learn everything about the "Néocalotypistes".
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 | Nikon Passion

About Nikon cameras, includes interesting sections "collection" and "historical".
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 | The Classic
Camera

A Web site made by Japanese amateurs of classic
cameras. Very documented and well done.
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 | 35mm compact

Collection of compact and telemeter cameras
from the 70's : descriptions, specifications, a ot of advices, photos...
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 | The André Bessot's
camera collection

A collection of cameras from 1878 to 2004. This collection is evolving
according to the opportunities... In addition, André is a talented
photographer. His photos are superb.
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 | Collection
d'appareils stéréoscopiques

Michel is collecting vintage cameras of any types since 30 years. Have a
look on his great stereoscopique cameras and also the other information
he is presenting.
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Craig's camera Home page &
Craig's Daguerreian Registry

The two web sites of John S. Craig.
Can not be ignored by who is looking for the original manual of an old
camera or the exact address of a daguerrotypist who was living in 1858
at Leavenworth, Indiana... Impressive !
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 | History of the
photography

Some people are making boat models, others like Åke Hultman prefer reproduce antic
cameras. You must visit the site of this swedish guy who has gold in his
hand. Åke has also a great collection of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes,
Tintypes as well as an important documentation and some unusual objects
(Website in Swedish and English).
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 | Historic Camera

The first resource for Antique Camera and
Photography Collectors.
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 | Camerapedia

Free-content encyclopedia of camera information, a repository of
information about all still camera brands and models.
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Fondo Fotografico Pierluigi
Manzone
JJ
Outstanding collections of early photos (CDVs and
collotypes) from an Italian collector.
All the images persented by Pierluigi Manzone are just perfect and very
well presented. A great site to visit !
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Matt
Denton Photography

The site of Matt Denton, an American
photographer, master of the black & white art who is also an
amateur of classical cameras. Information he gives is very complete. A
great web site with superb photographs.
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 | Galerie Photo

The French site of the high resolution. For those who read French, this
web site will offer much more than the traditionnal gallery. It contains
numerous articles which will fulfill professional or amateur
photographers.
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The Poulbot's children

From 1879 to 1946, when the photography was growing up without
consideration for illustrators, Francisque Poulbot was still able to
stir us with is famour drawings of children. You must visit the
poingnant website of this collector.
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 | Gérard Glatigny - Piano

I have two favorit pianists, Diana Krall and... Gérard Glatigny.
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 | Orphelins Sida
International - Orphans of Bouaké
JJ
Because there are some situations which can not let you
unconcerned.
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