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Close-up view of the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition camera

Someone is Selling an X100VI Limited Edition Camera on eBay for $18,000

It's evident that the Fujifilm X100VI is a popular camera and will be challenging to find in-stock for a while. However, the limited-edition version, restricted to just 1,934 units worldwide to mark Fujifilm's founding 90 years ago in 1934, takes that exclusivity up a notch and one person is listing a confirmed order for the special camera on eBay for a shocking $18,000.

The Best Places to Buy Used Cameras and Lenses in 2024

Ever since I became a photographer, most of the cameras and lenses I have purchased have been used. Most cameras and lenses only come with one-year warranties (though there are exceptions), and since some used gear sellers offer 6-month warranties, that extra half-year is often not worth the difference (to me). And, of course, some items -- like vintage or discontinued cameras and lenses -- are only available used.

Where to Sell Your Used Camera Gear

Well, you finally did it. After months of thinking about it, pining over the pictures and recommendations of others on social media, and constantly inflating your budget, someone’s got a new camera. But after spending all that time thinking about your new purchase, you neglected to put any serious thought into what to do with your used camera gear. So where do you start?.

I Found My Own Stolen Lens for Sale Online and There’s Nothing I Can Do

One night two years ago, someone stole $10,000 of my camera equipment. Just recently, I found one of my more iconic lenses -- a pink Handevision 40mm f/0.85 Mark II -- for sale online. The police are slow to respond, and eBay won't help until law enforcement is involved.

This Cheap Projector Lens Creates the Most Intense Swirly Bokeh

Photographer, YouTuber, and weird lens connoisseur Mathieu Stern recently made one of his coolest finds yet. It's the Carl Zeiss 105mm f/1.9 Kipronar T, a cinema projector lens he describes as "one of the most amazing swirly bokeh lenses I ever tested"... and yet it only cost him $25.

These 1,750 Film Cameras and Lenses Can Be Yours for $65,000

If you've been itching to start a film camera gear collection and have $65,000 burning a hole in your pocket, here's an opportunity for you: someone on eBay is selling a massive collection featuring over 1,750 film cameras and lenses -- all of which are in "excellent working and [cosmetic] condition."

Amelia Earhart’s Leica Camera for Sale on eBay for $70,000

Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic, disappeared while flying the Pacific over 80 years ago, but fascination over her story remains strong to this day. And now you might be able to own a little piece of her history: a Leica purportedly owned by Earhart has appeared on eBay.

This Video Was Shot on iPhone… A $32 iPhone 3GS from 2009

Matteo Bertoli is known for shooting cinematic 4K videos with the latest smartphones and apps to hit the market. But for his latest project, he decided to use the cheapest smartphone he could fine: a $32 used iPhone 3GS from 2009. This 2-minute video is what resulted.

This Underwater 8×10 Camera Can Be Yours for Just $5,800

Have you always wanted to try your hand at 8x10 large format film photography... underwater? If you have $5,800 to spend, now's your chance to jump in. An underwater 8x10 camera has just popped up on eBay that purports to be the "first successful underwater 8x10 ever made."

This Early 80s Wide-Angle Zoom is a True Gem… and Dirt Cheap, Too

The winter sun was low to the horizon as I steadied myself upon a rather uncomfortable wooden perch. My back to the sun and downwind, target in clear sight, I drew in a deep breath then slowly exhaled as I prepared to take the shot.

Extreme DIY: Make an Old Lens ‘Glow’ by Scratching the Glass Elements

A few months ago I was blown away by some photos taken by one Victor Danell with a modified Helios 44 lens. His process was to “polish” the glass elements with a strong abrasive and sand the inside of the barrel in order to increase how light bounces around.

How NOT to Sell Photo Paper Online

Oh dear. Photographer Justin Borucki spotted this facepalm-worthy eBay posting this weekend and shared it with the folks over at PopPhoto. So let's play a game together. Take a look and tell us: what's wrong with this picture?

Swirly Bokeh for Cheap: Shooting with a $40 Vintage Soviet Lens

Photographer Manuel Ortiz went out and did something many of us have been considering a lot lately: he bought himself a cheap, vintage Soviet lens. And now, we get to join him to see how this awesome old portrait lens performs when it's attached to the very modern Sony A7R II.

Jackie Kennedy’s Old Camera Gear Up for Sale on eBay

Before marrying President John F. Kennedy and becoming the First Lady of the United States, Jacqueline "Jackie" Kennedy once earned $42.50 per week as the "inquiring camera girl" for the Washington Times-Herald. Some of her personally used camera gear is now for sale on eBay.

4 Cheap Soviet Lenses Worth Hunting Down on eBay

It may not be the first place that comes to mind, but the Soviet Union is a great place to start if you're looking for a good quality piece of glass on the cheap.... well, what's left of the Soviet Union anyway.