This section contains amateur and professional cameras from the early 20th Century that form part of my collection. The choices for early cameras are debatable, however most choices in this section are based on simple cameras that do not have coated optics or sophisticated shutter mechanisms. Most of the trim is made from stamped metal. Significant engineering and manufacturing changes begun to arrive near the end of the 1930’s. After viewing the "Early Cameras" listed below, please go to the Middle Cameras section to visit the next generation of equipment.