Bokeh ClubUsed Camera Buyer’s Toolkit
Used Camera Buyer’s Toolkit
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Buy a second-hand film camera with confidence: what to check, what to ask and what it should cost.
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About this product
Everything for buying a used film camera: the Used Film Camera Buyer’s Guide, a 30-Point Camera Inspection Checklist, a Camera Condition Guide, a Japanese Listing Decoder and a Camera Purchase Worksheet.
Helps you avoid expensive mistakes when buying a used film camera, whoever you buy from.
What's inside
13 resources
Guides
- Used Film Camera Buyer’s GuidePDFHow to find, assess and buy a second-hand film camera.
- Camera Condition GuidePDFWhat common condition descriptions actually mean.
- Japanese Listing DecoderPDFUnderstand the grading terms used in Japanese camera listings.
- Film Photography Starter GuidePDFEverything you need to start shooting film with confidence.
Checklists
- 30-Point Camera Inspection ChecklistPDFThirty checks to run before you buy a used film camera.
- Before You Shoot ChecklistPDF · PNG
Pocket references
- Film Storage CardPDF · PNGHow to store fresh, expired and exposed film.
- Exposure Quick ReferencePDFPocket card for setting exposure by eye in common lighting.
- ISO / Push-Pull Pocket CardPDF · PNGBox speed and push/pull stops at a glance.
Worksheets
- Camera Purchase WorksheetPDF · XLSXCompare listings and total costs side by side.
Templates
- Film Roll LogPDF · PNGPrintable log for recording each roll and frame.
- Lab Notes SheetPDFTrack what you sent to the lab and what came back.
Field references
- Film Stock SelectorPDFChoose the right film stock for the light and the look you want.
What you receive
- Digital files: PDF, XLSX, PNG