Got old camera gear? Need more space?

I source, recondition, and resell old film photography gear for photographers and creatives drawn to classic analog and experimental image-making. These proven systems offer reliable, expressive tools that continue to find new life in today’s second-hand creative market.

Cash in your pocket, space in your closet.

Digital and AI is prevalent, but a resurgence of film/analog photography and film-making by artists and former pros, who miss the "analog" experience, is trending. They are looking for "old school" technology and reliable, common, pre-digital gear, that works.

Let me help turn your old camera gear into classic tools for someone else’s creative journey.

Here's how it works:

Share the details: Email robjwat(at)gmail.com with the make, model, and condition, and any other details you can think of. A few quick photos of your gear are helpful as well.
The 30-minute "checkup": If it fits my workshop’s scope, and if your location is within Santa Cruz County, we’ll meet for a brief in-person evaluation. I use a portable "triage kit" to audit the gear’s basic functionality, condition, and resale potential.
The offer: If I make an offer, it will account for my restoration time, material costs, and the risk I take for "hidden unknowns" that may be present, can affect sellability, but which cannot be fully determined in a 30 minute cursory inspection. With any offer, you get rid of the old gear, and some extra cash to boot.
Immediate payment: I can pay on the spot up to $100 cash, or higher amounts via Venmo.

The evaluation process

I audit every piece of equipment against three core benchmarks:

Functional Baseline and condition: Is the gear basically operational, and functionally sound? Are the optics and essential features generally in potentially sellable condition?
Market Demand: What are current trends across forums, collector platforms, and second-hand marketplaces?
Restoration ROI: I estimate the time and materials needed for deep cleaning and restoration tasks such as light baffle and mirror pad replacements, film testing, and other needs.

Terms of ownership & provenance

For the protection of both parties, you must meet one of the following criteria:

Original owner: You acquired the equipment legally and have been its primary owner since then.
Authorized agent: You are authorized to sell or release the equipment (e.g. with the permission of the owner).

I provide a written bill of sale that includes every serial-numbered item.

Monetary offers are generally NOT made for the following items

Non-working, untested or untestable all-electronic gear: Most cameras newer than about 1985.
Obsolete formats: Cartridge film (126/110), APS, Disc film, roll-based movie cameras, or old folding cameras.
Consumer and mass-market gear: Disposable cameras, novelty cameras, mass-market "point-and-shoot," promotional, or unbranded or fake so-called "scameras."
Instant cameras: Polaroid or Instax models, and similar products.
Items with missing serial numbers: Any equipment without a legible serial number where applicable.

Who am I?

My name is Rob Watson. I am a freelance graphic artist and longtime photography enthusiast, now semi‑retired after nearly forty years in a creative and tech‑focused career. I live in Ben Lomond, CA. I've worked for software companies, startups, and in the financial world, where I spent 18 years as lead graphic designer for a respected local credit union. PhotoRejuvo is a passion‑driven extension of that journey.

Hope to hear from you soon!