Re: Diana vs pinhole

In general, I've noticed a drop in the overall price range for Diana's
over the last year and half from prices in the $80-90 range to prices in
the $30-40 range. However, some that are claimed to be "mint in the
box", especially Diana-F models with the flash attachment, are still
running in the $100+ range. I doubt that anyone but collectors are
buying those ones, however. But, do remember that Dianas aren't made
any more and many hard-core Diana shooters do not think that the Holga
creates the same degree of 'atmosphere' as a Diana. As well, they are
plastic, poorly made things so the number of them out there is
decreasing all the time. Law of supply and demand....

Benno Jones

gina wrote:
>
> A friend was generous enough to give me his Diana, saying that every picture
> he took with it he had wishd he had taken with a "real" camera- ;o) . The
> images resemble some pinhole stuff from my beloved zero 2000 and I to have
> had success with the Diana work getting into juried shows. Note that the
> prices for these and other "collectibles" on ebay are usually higher during
> the holiday seasons cause some lucky photographer's pal wants to give that
> special gift. If you want one,
> wait for garage sale season!
>
> -Gina
>
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