Gamma: Stella

[mauro.corneo]

Stella is marketed in 1953. This camera without rangefinder very simple and economical, is provided exclusively optics "Staeble Kata" 50 / 3.5.
Camera intended for amateurs, but it is definitely one of the "Gamma" the most rare

[Madd10]

Mauro,

Any idea on prices ?

[mauro.corneo]

Hello Madd10,
Very few references about this camera
I have bought for $ 230 in excellent condition
its value can be
Average Very good Mint
$ 190 $ 240 $ 350
Rarity:
on a scale of 10 Gamma Stella is: 7

[Daniel C]

Hello Mauro,

Gamma produced a range of very nice cameras.
I got this one in my collection : a Perla II
Daniel

[mauro.corneo]

Hello Daniel C
how much you paid for this camera? Thank You

[Daniel C]

Hello Mauro,
Believe me or not, I bought this camera in a modest boot sale in the suburbs of Paris in September 2007.
I was happy to pay 10 (ten) euros for it after a short negociation.
The camera came to me with its leather case and a light cell
Obviously, the saler did not know anything about vintage cameras and it was my lucky day.
This is to say that there is a big difference between "street prices" and estimates made from guides (e.g. McKeown), auction reports or sales on eBay.
This is also why 90 % of my cameras are the results of hunting in flea markets and street sales
Daniel

[mauro.corneo]

Hello, Daniel C
compliments great bargain