Among scarce collectable cameras listed in the ‘Market Place section of the new web site www.classic-camera.net is a scarce Olympus M-1, the initial version of what became the Olympus OM-1 after Ernst Leitz complained that their trade mark was being infringed. Priced at £395, the fully operational example is offered by the well-known dealer Peter Loy (020 8867 2751
www.peterloy.com).

The new site, edited by Ivor Matanle, provides classic camera enthusiasts with news about forthcoming auctions and camera fairs in Britain and Europe, a gallery for pictures taken with classic cameras and an impressive shop window of classic cameras for sale. Visitors to the site can put their cameras up for sale – or list wanted items – completely free of charge or commission, and can read the ‘Editor’s View’ blog on classic cameras and matters affecting their use, such as the availability of film and processing.