Here, he purchased the very first camera in his collection, the Polaroid 80 Highlander (1954).Īs a traveler by heart, Samer often visits special markets across the world. It all began when Samer was on a stroll at a flea market in Vietnam, eyes wandering and wondering with each vintage and historical pieces that recorded the Vietnamese War. I find my uppermost pleasure in walking through crowded streets and old souks searching for vintage cameras." "Through my experience of 16 years of collecting film cameras, my best camera hunt has always been in flea markets. It's without question that the prices of digital cameras keep scaling upwards as new technology comes into the market, but for the faithful, analogue souls like Samer, the real treasures in photography – although not entirely hidden – are tucked away in seemingly unsuspicious and humble flea markets. Self-portrait shot by Samer Halwany Vintage Treasure Hunting
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