Photo Equipment Categories

By Neil Rosenfeld

For ease of use, eBay has created a list of twelve photo equipment categories into which most items should fit. Please note that these categories are just a guide and many items could be placed or found in multiple categories. In addition, new categories, such as digital cameras, may be added in the future. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the eBay photo equipment categories, email us at photo@ebay.com.

35mm: Cameras, lenses, and system accessories, as well as all other equipment which is used only with 35mm cameras.

Accessories: Items that attach to the camera or lens but are not a part of a particular camera system (such as filters, cable releases, straps, and so on).

Darkroom Equipment: Any darkroom-related items.

General: Photographic items which would not fit well in any other category belong here. Examples are tripods, camera cases, and slide projectors.

Instruction, Manuals: Camera and camera equipment manuals, as well as photographic reference material.

Large Format: Cameras, lenses, and system accessories, as well as all other equipment which is used only with large format cameras.

Lenses: Lenses, both camera and enlarger, could be placed or found in this category. Please note that lenses could also be placed in their individual format category or, if your item is an enlarging lens, in the Darkroom Equipment category.

Lighting, Meters: This category includes light meters and on-camera flashes, as well as studio lighting and lighting accessories.

Medium Format: Cameras, lenses, and system accessories, as well as all other equipment which is used only with medium format cameras is in this category.

Movie: Movie cameras, lenses and projectors, as well as all other equipment which is used only with movie camera systems is here.

Subminiature: Includes cameras, and their accessories, which accept film smaller than 35mm (such as 16mm and the 110 film format).

Vintage, Collectable: This category includes older photo equipment as well as equipment which is considered collectable. Examples are anything antique, commemorative issues such as the Hasselblad moon landing camera, and unique items like the "Diana" camera.

A Brief History
Photo Equipment Categories
Factors Influencing Value
Tips for Finding and Buying
Tips for Listing and Selling
Caring for Your Photo Equipment
Insuring Your Photo Equipment
Books and Other Sources
Glossary

The preceding material was written by Neil Rosenfeld. These are the opinions of the author, not the opinions of eBay, and therefore eBay does not validate the accuracy of or endorse these opinions.