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We are the most interesting camera store in the world! See cameras on our site from the last 150+ years! We buy and trade, as well as sell.
We are Philadelphia-based, and in addition to rarities, we also have more modern items. We are a Philadelphia area business dealing primarily in cameras and other photography equipment.
05/07/2026
We decided to have some fun and run our Cabinet Cards through AI to see if they have a doppelgänger. It’s a great way to find and build a collection! 🖤📸🕰️
04/30/2026
This magnificent antique 1850s 1/2 plate (5½x4¼”) Daguerreotype portrait photo of a Victorian family of eight is by renowned daguerreotypist Charles H. Williamson of Brooklyn, New York. It comes in its original full wood composite case. The case is 6x5¾x¾’’ overall.
Charles H. Williamson (1826-1874) was a highly regarded Scottish-born daguerreotypist active in Brooklyn, New York, primarily during the 1850s and 1860s. Before becoming a daguerreotypist, Williamson was a skilled watercolorist. He is celebrated as a master of the daguerreian era, particularly known for his delicate hand-coloring of plates and his portraits of children.
There are a couple of light scuffs and wear on the exterior of the case. The image has been professionally resealed. Please see photos.
JUST OUT: The first book from our Chief Photographer, Ryan Hoch
If you buy one thing on paper this year… make it this.
“Dear Ryan” is raw, honest, and deeply personal. It tells the story behind the man whose photos you’ve been seeing from us for over a decade—and a life that started long before VSSOutlet.
I’m still reading it, and I keep stopping—because there are real, hard-earned insights on almost every page.
This isn’t just about Ryan. It’s about the path—how you get through things, and how you come out the other side with something better.
If you’re choosing between buying a camera from us or this book…
Buy the book.
www.ryanleehoch.com
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04/24/2026
Capture stunning wide-angle shots with the Brooks Veriwide 120 6x9 Roll Film Camera! Manual focus, black finish, and Super Angulon 47mm f/8 lens make it perfect for creative photography. 🇺🇸 📸🎞️ https://ebay.us/m/RqOQZU
This is the first time I tried my hand at disassembling, cleaning (the glass) and resealing (with Filmoplast 90) a Daguerreotype cased image! I forgot the take a “before” picture, but the glass interior was full of dust and it was hard to see the image. I removed the original seal, cleaned the glass in distilled water and replaced it. To document the resealing, I wrote the resealed date on the tape. Do you think I did a good job for my first effort?
04/08/2026
Capture vintage moments with this rare lot of silver subminiature cameras! Featuring Steky Model III, Rollei 16, Jilona Midget Model 2, and Tougodo Hit—all perfect for film enthusiasts! 🎞️📸
04/07/2026
Discover rare 1800s original photos & stereoviews! Featuring a stereoview of the moon, Henry Parks Wright, Yale's 1st Dean, and vintage signed horse-drawn carriage scenes. Perfect for collectors of antique black & white portraits. 🖼️📸
03/19/2026
Discover rare, one-of-a-kind vintage photographs capturing powerful moments from history! From a pre-1850 daguerreotype portrait to iconic WWII & Indo-China war scenes. Own a piece of the past! 🖤📸
03/12/2026
Discover rare vintage subminiature cameras! Featuring Crystar Hit, Minolta 16 QT Cubegun, Petal by Sakura Seiki, and the unique ERAC Mercury I. Perfect for collectors and film enthusiasts! 📸✨
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |