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10 Years - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
Almost 10 years have passed since we started our business on October 1st 2014 in Kaltenleutgeben, Austria.
Our idea was to offer the best quality Mint and Rare cameras.
Items and equipment you can't find anywhere else. Or at least have a very hard time hunting for them.
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Jo Geier and Lars Netopil on Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Mint & Rare Podcast - Episode 2
In this episode, I sit down with my fellow co-founder of Wetzlar Camera Auctions, Lars Netopil, to explore the world of vintage camera collecting and auctions. We talk about our journey in founding Wetzlar Camera Auctions, sharing how our shared passion for cameras brought us together and led to the creation of one of the most respected auctions for rare and collectible photographic equipment.
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Exploring Vintage Cameras, Auctions, and Collecting - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare Podcast - Episode 1
In this episode, you'll dive into the fascinating world of vintage cameras, blending the perspectives of a digital photographer and a passionate collector. We’ll explore the differences between using cameras as creative tools and valuing them as collectible items.
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'A Journey into unique perspectives and photographic emotions – The Rolleiflex 2.8F TLR' by Ronald Holzleitner
Photography has always fascinated me, not just for capturing scenes, but for preserving moments and the emotions tied to them. As someone who travels frequently for work, I've felt a growing need for slowing down and engaging in more tactile activities.
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'A Fools Guide to Analogue Photography' by Ramji Rangarajan (Ram)
Its 2024 and film photography is officially back. With major camera brands already announcing their involvement and investment into reviving the film photography, there has never been a more perfect time to start shooting film. To add further, the last few years has also seen resurgence of film stock manufacturers coming up with their new films and well, Kodak being Kodak, increased their film roll prices several times.
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Wetzlar Camera Auctions - First die-cast camera - October 12th 2024
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Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Leica M4 Christo "Wrapped Leica" - October 12th 2024
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Leica M4-P Review - Arthur G
Writing about a tool you’ve used daily for almost two years is challenging. Would you review your laptop or coffee maker? However, when it comes to cameras, if something feels so natural to use that it becomes an extension of yourself, it's a strong endorsement.
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Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Leica IIIg Prototype - October 12th 2024
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Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Leica M2 gray - October 12th 2024
Recent Posts
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Jo Geier and Lars Netopil on Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Mint & Rare Podcast - Episode 2
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Exploring Vintage Cameras, Auctions, and Collecting - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare Podcast - Episode 1
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'A Journey into unique perspectives and photographic emotions – The Rolleiflex 2.8F TLR' by Ronald Holzleitner
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'A Fools Guide to Analogue Photography' by Ramji Rangarajan (Ram)
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Wetzlar Camera Auctions - First die-cast camera - October 12th 2024