Nikon Pentax Olympus
For how long is supposed to last a Reflex camera?
Since most of them are 20, 30 or even 40 years old, I'd like know if there's an average life for a fine reflex camera (Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus...) I've realized that only a few of them are really in mint condition, many others are still functional to some point, and the rest have been condemned to rest on a dusty display...
Besides, is it OK to consider that a reflex camera that has lived most of its life in a dry closet is 'ready to start a new life...' or this lack of use has generated its complete atrophy?
Thanx.
I have one that was made in 1958.
As with all things mechanical you need to use it and lubricate it. A well maintained, brand name, all mechanical SLR/TLR camera can last almost indefinitely.
A SLR/TLR that has sat around unused for years can be a problem but just take it one example at a time. Eventually you will certainly find one perfectly functional without too much searching.
 YONGNUO YN560 Flash Speedlite Adjustable Flash Speedlite Hot Shoe Bounce Flash for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus, Samsung Cameras Sale Price: $64.04  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days  |
 Opteka SB-1 Mini Universal Studio Soft Box Flash Diffuser for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony, Sigma, & Other External Flash Units List Price: Sale Price: $9.50 You save: $40.49 (81%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 5 LENS CAP LEASH! LENS CAP HOLDER/SAFETY CORD FOR SONY CANON NIKON OLYMPUS PENTAX LENS CAP, SAVE!!! $$$ Sale Price: $0.01 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Rainbowimaging Black Qucik Release Dual-shoulder Camera Neck Strap for Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax Panasonic Sony Dslr + Lens List Price: Sale Price: $18.99 You save: $81.00 (81%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Cosmos ® Black Medium DSLR camera Drawstring Soft Neoprene Lens Pouch Bag Cover for Sony Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus Panasonic + Cosmos Cable Tie List Price: Sale Price: $7.99 You save: $15.00 (65%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours |
 Cosmos ® Black Professional Hand Wrist Grip Strap for Panasonic Sony Canon Nikon Fuji Olympus Pentax Dslr + Cosmos Cable Tie List Price: Sale Price: $7.99 You save: $30.00 (79%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours |
 Black Quick Neck Shoulder Strap for Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax Panasonic Sony Camera List Price: Sale Price: $14.99 You save: $85.00 (85%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Opteka Soft Pop-Up SLR Flash Diffuser for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus, & Pentax On-Camera Flashes with White, Blue (Cooling), & Orange (Warming) Screens List Price: Sale Price: $2.00 You save: $37.00 (95%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Speedlite YN560 Flash for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus Cameras Sale Price: $60.97 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Opteka Inflatable Universal Studio Soft Box Flash Diffuser for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony, Sigma, & Other External Flash Units List Price: Sale Price: $6.95 You save: $22.05 (76%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours |
Nikon D7000 + Nikon SB700 Unboxing & sample pictures.
.
Find cool shopping deals for Nikon Pentax Olympus, today.
 |
 New YongNuo YN560II Flash Light for Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax $69.99 Time Remaining: 22d 10h 16m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Camera Neck Strap for SLR DSLR canon nikon sony pentax Kodak Olympus dslr camera $3.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 55m |
 72mm CPL Filter Circular Polarizer For Lens Canon Pentax Nikon Sony Olympus $6.30 Time Remaining: 2h 30m |
 YONGNUO YN 560 Flash Speedlite For Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus w free diffuser $69.99 Time Remaining: 11d 13h 10m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 58mm CPL Filter Circular Polarizer For Lens Sony Pentax Canon Nikon Olympus $4.90 Time Remaining: 2h 58m |
 Yongnuo Upgraded YN 560II Flash Big LCD For All Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus DSLR $72.89 Time Remaining: 13d 8m Buy It Now for only: $72.89 |
 52mm CPL Filter Circular Polarizer For Lens Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus $4.90 Time Remaining: 3h 59m |
 67mm CPL Filter Circular Polarizer For Lens Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus $5.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 46m |
 SONOVEL camera 4 in1 Remote Control for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus $1.88 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 50m Buy It Now for only: $1.88 |
 TT520 Camera Electronic Flash Speedlite for Nikon Canon Pentax Olympus Black $69.99 Time Remaining: 6h 22m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Upgraded YN 460 YN460 II fr Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus $46.88 Time Remaining: 8d 5h 24m Buy It Now for only: $46.88 |
 3 Colour Pop Up Flash Hot Shoe Diffuser for Canon Nikon Olympus Panasonic Pentax $4.68 Time Remaining: 11h 59m Buy It Now for only: $6.57 |
 Meking 58mm CPL Polarizing Lens Filter for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Sigma Olympus $4.99 Time Remaining: 18h 49m |
 SG 108 Stereo Shotgun Microphone for CANON NIKON PENTAX OLYMPUS PANASONIC D SLR $29.99 Time Remaining: 16d 5h 58m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 2 CRV3 CR V3 Battery for Kodak Olympus Nikon Pentax New $0.99 Time Remaining: 23h 11m |
 Flash Speedlite For All Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus YN462 $34.74 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 40m Buy It Now for only: $34.74 |
 Universal TTL Off Camera Flash Sync Cord MQ 18 fr Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax $20.99 Time Remaining: 1d 38m |
 DSLR SLR Camera Laptop Canvas Backpack bag for Sony Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax $49.90 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 21m |
 New camera universal Flash diffuser softbox for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus $2.48 Time Remaining: 23d 38m Buy It Now for only: $2.48 |
 Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus DSLR SLR Camera Shoulder Neck Straps Belt Grip $6.05 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 36m |
 VidPro BP 10 SLR Camera Backpack for NikonPentax Canon Olympus Sony Minolta $24.65 Time Remaining: 14d 18h 40m Buy It Now for only: $24.65 |
 Universal TTL Off Camera Flash Sync Cord MQ 18L fr Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax $25.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 38m |
 Yongnuo CTR 301 P Wireless Flash Trigger for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus DSLR $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 13h 47m |
 New camera universal Flash diffuser softbox for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus $2.85 Time Remaining: 19d 1h 34m Buy It Now for only: $2.85 |
 Pop Up flash ceiling wall bounce adapter Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax Lightscoop $10.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 14m Buy It Now for only: $15.40 |
 Hand Grip Strap for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus SLR $2.98 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 3m Buy It Now for only: $2.98 |
 Pop Up flash ceiling wall bounce adapter Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax Lightscoop $10.99 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 14m Buy It Now for only: $15.40 |
 Meking 58mm CPL Polarizing Lens Filter for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Sigma Olympus $4.99 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 49m |
 Screw Mount 49mm Standard Metal Lens Hood for Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus $2.09 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 35m Buy It Now for only: $2.09 |
 Camera Strap vintage for CanonNikonOlympus and Pentax Bodies w rings $1.50 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 24m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 lenspen lens cleaning pen for Camera Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus lens $3.99 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 45m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Digital camera battery Works with Fuji Kodak Nikon Olympus and Pentax $10.99 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 51m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Universal cloud lambency flash diffuser for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus $12.64 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 42m |
 Yongnuo YN 560II Upgraded Flash for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus with Big LCD $73.89 Time Remaining: 27d 1h 38m Buy It Now for only: $73.89 |
 23 MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH F OLYMPUS PANASONIC CANON NIKON PENTAX CAMERA LENS $26.44 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 42m |
 Yongnuo Upgraded YN 560II Flash Big LCD For All Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus DSLR $72.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 32m Buy It Now for only: $72.99 |
 YONGNUO YN560 DSLR Camera Speedlite Flash Light for Nikon Canon Pentax Olympus $58.88 Time Remaining: 2d 53m |
 Camera 1x 33x Seagull Right Angle View Finder for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 55m |
 NEW YONGNUO YN0906 LED Video Light for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus SLR Camera $25.44 Time Remaining: 19d 8h 38m Buy It Now for only: $25.44 |
 Steady Shot Dura Neoprene Camera Wrist Strap for Canon Nikon Sony Olympus Pentax $0.01 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 24m |
 Leather Hand Strap For SONY Pentax Canon Nikon Olympus $4.58 Time Remaining: 28d 19h 38m Buy It Now for only: $4.58 |
 Universal YN560 Speedlite Flash Light for Nikon Canon Pentax Olympus DSLR Camera $75.97 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 12m |
 Canon Nikon Sony Olympus Pentax Lens Calibration Auto Focus Tool $2.69 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 9h 53m |
 lenspen lens cleaning pen for Camera Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus lens $3.99 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 33m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 3 Colour Pop Up Flash Hot Shoe Diffuser for Canon Nikon Olympus Panasonic Pentax $4.68 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 58m Buy It Now for only: $6.57 |
 Flash Diffuser Universal F All Brand Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Nissin Olympus Metz $1.29 Time Remaining: 8d 15h 9m Buy It Now for only: $1.29 |
 Soligor 55mm lens cap Canon Pentax Nikon Olympus Sony $1.56 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 39m |
 3 Colour Pop Up Flash Hot Shoe Diffuser for Canon Nikon Olympus Panasonic Pentax $4.68 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 4m Buy It Now for only: $6.57 |
 Lens Cap Keeper Holder For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Fuji Olympus Sigma Lens $0.99 Time Remaining: 20d 15h 8m Buy It Now for only: $0.99 |
 Pop Up flash ceiling wall bounce adapter Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax Lightscoop $10.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 13m Buy It Now for only: $15.40 |
 Aputure AL 160 160 LED VIDEO Light for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus Panasonic $41.64 Time Remaining: 25d 8h 36m Buy It Now for only: $41.64 |
 Metz 24 AF 1 dedicated flashgun for Panasonic and Olympus $36.15 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 52m |
 3 Colour Pop Up Flash Hot Shoe Diffuser for Canon Nikon Olympus Panasonic Pentax $4.68 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 4m Buy It Now for only: $6.57 |
 Neoprene Neck Strap for Canon Nikon Pentax SONY Olympus $2.68 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 30m Buy It Now for only: $2.68 |
 Meking 58mm CPL Polarizing Lens Filter for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Sigma Olympus $4.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 49m |
 3 color Pop Up Flash Bounce Diffuser Cover kit For Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus $4.45 Time Remaining: 14d 4h 50m Buy It Now for only: $4.45 |
 Oloong Speedlight Wireless TTL Flash SP 660 II for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus $105.99 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 49m |
 Hoya 58mm UV Filter for NikonCanonPentaxMamiyaSonyFujiOlympus $1.05 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 4m |
 3 Colour Pop Up Flash Hot Shoe Diffuser for Canon Nikon Olympus Panasonic Pentax $4.68 Time Remaining: 28d 18h 58m Buy It Now for only: $4.68 |
 Tiffen 77mm SKy1 A filter for NikonCanonPentaxMamiyaSonyFujiOlympus $2.10 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 9m |
 Screw Mount 52mm Standard Metal Lens Hood for Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus $2.35 Time Remaining: 28d 11h 21m Buy It Now for only: $2.35 |
 Soft rubber lens hood 77MM for Camera Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax DSLR 77mm $6.64 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 52m |
 5 X 86MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 48m |
 1 4 Hanging Adapter Screw for Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax Panasonic Camera20KG $4.99 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 54m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 5 X 82MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 48m |
 Screw Mount 46mm Standard Metal Lens Hood for Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus $2.09 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 32m Buy It Now for only: $2.09 |
 5 X 77MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 5 X 72MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 NEW Long SLR DSLR camera Shoulder Neck Strap Belt for Nikon Canon Pentax Olympus $3.88 Time Remaining: 7d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $3.88 |
 5 X 67MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 Leather Hand Grip Strap for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Fuji DSLR Camera E3A $5.99 Time Remaining: 20d 42m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 5 X 62MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 5 X 58MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 Pop Up flash ceiling wall bounce adapter Canon Nikon Olympus Pentax Lightscoop $10.99 Time Remaining: 20d 20h Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 5 X 55MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 Screw Mount 58mm Standard Metal Lens Hood for Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus $2.35 Time Remaining: 28d 11h 31m Buy It Now for only: $2.35 |
 5 X 52MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 5 X 49MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 New Camera should neck strap for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus DSLR SLR Camera $2.80 Time Remaining: 7d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $2.80 |
 5 X 46MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 Screw Mount 55mm Standard Metal Lens Hood for Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus $2.35 Time Remaining: 28d 11h 27m Buy It Now for only: $2.35 |
 5 X 43MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 5 X 405 MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 Snap on Front Cap cover For all 52mm Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Fuji Lens $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $0.99 |
 5 X 39MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 Snap on Front Cap cover For all 49mm Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Fuji Lens $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 35m Buy It Now for only: $0.99 |
 5 X 37MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus Lens $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 5 X 34MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus Lens $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 49m |
 Screw Mount 82mm Standard Metal Lens Hood for Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus $2.90 Time Remaining: 20d 8h 21m Buy It Now for only: $2.90 |
 5 X 30MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus Lens $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 50m |
 1x 2x Right Angle Finder for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus $33.00 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 35m Buy It Now for only: $33.00 |
 5 X 28MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus Lens $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 50m |
 5 X 27MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus Lens $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 50m |
 1x 2x SEAGULL RIGHT ANGLE FINDER Viewfinder for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus $43.99 Time Remaining: 28d 8h 22m Buy It Now for only: $43.99 |
 5 X 25MM Snap on Front camera lens Cap For Canon Nikon Sony Pentax olympus Lens $3.46 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 50m |
 Seagull 23x View Finder Magnifier for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus DSLR Camera $25.99 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 30m Buy It Now for only: $25.99 |
 BS 1 Hot Shoe Cover for DSLR Camera Nikon Fuji Canon Pentax OLYMPUS P013 $0.22 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 5h 18m |
 Meking 58mm CPL Polarizing Lens Filter for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Sigma Olympus $4.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 49m |
 YN 460 Flash gun Speedlite for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus Samsung Fujifilm C08 $49.99 Time Remaining: 21d 1h 21m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
