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yonder

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4. Thanks for your perspective in these posts about the business.

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Sat Nov 26, 2022, 09:05 PM

Nov 2022

Sadly, our local indie shop, Idaho Camera closed their doors a few years back after many decades of being the go to place for anything camera related, including repair. I suppose they fell victim to what you described.

I've always been a snapshot guy (especially now with smart phones) but could always walk into their old-school, suit and tie stores for knowledgeable and gladly provided answers to any questions I might have.

Sad to see them go.

And no, perspective up there in the header 👆, was absolutely not meant to be a pun.

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A (very) brief and personal view of the Camera Retail Industry: metamorphosis. [View all] AndyS Nov 2022 OP

Had a lot of fun when I was 15. multigraincracker Nov 2022 #1

I still have my Olympus 35mm. Wouldn't trade it for computer cameras. no_hypocrisy Nov 2022 #2

the camera is one item that has not inflated at all; kind of like airline tickets. peacebuzzard Nov 2022 #3

Thanks for your perspective in these posts about the business. yonder Nov 2022 #4

great trilogy, andy! Gato Moteado Nov 2022 #5

I remember your post. I didn't comment because I was contemplating AndyS Nov 2022 #6

yeah, i was educated about it early on and never touched the stuff... Gato Moteado Nov 2022 #7