UK Vintage Camera Specialists

Turn Your Old Cameras & Collections Into [Cash|Peace of Mind|Fair Value|New Life]

At Camera Resale, we buy a wide range of cameras, lenses, and photographic equipment. Whether you’re looking to sell a classic film camera, a modern DSLR, or a collection of accessories, we offer a fast, fair, and hassle-free service. We accept brands like Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Leica, Hasselblad, and many more. Below you’ll find an overview of the types of items we buy, but please note this list is not exhaustive—if in doubt, get in touch.

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What We Accept

Types We Accept

We buy your old cameras and lenses - digital or film! We specialise in collections, job-lots & high‑value gear. Fast quotes, expert service, and free hassle-free postage. These are just some of the types that we accept...

Digital Cameras

We Buy Digital Cameras

Modern bodies wanted. We buy DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and Panasonic.

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Film Cameras

We Buy 35mm Cameras

The classic format. We accept manual focus SLRs, rangefinders, and mechanical masterpieces from all major brands.

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Medium & Large Format

We Buy Medium & Large Format

Professional film systems. We buy Hasselblad, Mamiya, and Pentax, plus Sinar and Linhof sheet film cameras.

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Premium Compacts

We Buy Compacts

High-end compacts wanted. We buy cult classics like the Contax T2, Olympus Mju, and modern Ricoh GRs.

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Lenses

We Buy Lenses

Glass from every era. We accept autofocus lenses, manual focus primes, and vintage brass/cinema glass.

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Cine & Video

We Buy Cine & Video

Motion picture gear. We buy vintage Super 8 / 16mm cameras, plus modern pro camcorders and digital cinema.

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Antiques & Collectible

We Buy Antiques & Curios

Collectable engineering. We buy wooden field cameras, folding bellows, and subminiature "spy" cameras (Minox etc).

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Vintage Photographs

We Buy Vintage Photos

Historic images wanted. We buy Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Tintypes, old photo albums, magic lantern slides & albums.

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Binoculars & Optics

We Buy Binoculars

High-end optics wanted. We accept premium binoculars and spotting scopes and astro, such as Leica, Zeiss, and Swarovski.

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Our 3 step process

How it works: A [simple, transparent process]

Get the best value for your camera equipment in just 3 easy steps: Quote, Post, Paid.

Step 1: Request a Quote

Fill out our simple online form, telling us about your camera—its make, model, condition, and any accessories. We'll promptly send you a no-obligation quote, so you'll know exactly how much you could l get before sending anything. If we can’t accept your items, we’re happy to advise you on the best next steps.

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Step 2: Post Your Items For Free

Happy with your quote? We'll email you a prepaid postage label, or we can arrange a courier to pick up your package from home. Pack your gear securely, and we'll handle the rest. Postage is completely free, and your items are fully insured in transit.

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Step 3: Receive Quick Payment

When your equipment arrives, we'll check and confirm its condition. Once everything checks out, we'll send your payment via bank transfer or PayPal—often on the very same day. If you change your mind, we'll return your gear free of charge.

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