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The majority of the Web sites referenced here are well-known by the old camera amateurs and collectors. These sites are particularly well done and updated regularly.

I also added some Web sites that I like because of the collections they present, the subjects they cover or simply because they are pleasant.
 
bulletL'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 !
 
bulletThe 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.
 
bullet 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.
 
bullet 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.
 
bullet 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.
 

bulletAntique 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.
 
bullet 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.
 
bullet Association de Photographes Néocalotypiste
To determine how old is your camera from its serial number and to learn everything about the "Néocalotypistes".
 
bulletNikon Passion
About Nikon cameras, includes interesting sections "collection" and "historical".
 
bulletThe Classic Camera
A Web site made by Japanese amateurs of classic cameras. Very documented and well done.
 
bullet35mm compact
Collection of compact and telemeter cameras from the 70's : descriptions, specifications, a ot of advices, photos...
 
bulletThe 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.
 
bulletCollection 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.
 
bullet 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 !
 
bulletHistory 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).
 
bulletHistoric Camera
The first resource for Antique Camera and Photography Collectors.
 
bulletCamerapedia
Free-content encyclopedia of camera information, a repository of information about all still camera brands and models.
 
bullet 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 ! 
 
bullet 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.
 
bulletGalerie 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.
 
bullet 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.
 
bulletGérard Glatigny - Piano
I have two favorit pianists, Diana Krall and... Gérard Glatigny.
 
bulletOrphelins Sida International - Orphans of Bouaké JJ
Because there are some situations which can not let you unconcerned.
 
 

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