Thrifting for Film Cameras in Ohio

There's one thing in particular that I'm really looking forward to when I next visit the United States: hunting through thrift stores for bargains. I love all sorts of vintage and retro items, but top of my list is film cameras.

Of course, we have thrift stores here in Australia (we call them "op shops") but we don't tend to have the same volume of photographic equipment as you do in the states, so hunting for a pre-loved item is often a frustrating experience. 

With a huge upswing in the popularity of film in recent times, there's been a corresponding increase in the price of film cameras too. The big question is, are there still bargains to be found at American thrift stores?

Thanks to this entertaining video from Dave Mihaly The Old Camera Guy, I don't have to wait until my next visit to the USA. Mihaly takes us shopping through twelve thrift stores in Ohio looking for film cameras. He sifts through items on the shelves, telling us what he's found while giving us a running commentary of what he thinks the items are worth. At the end of the video, Mihaly reveals what he bought as well as giving us some insights into the current state of thrifting for cameras. 

So did Mihaly snare any bargains on his hunt? You'll have to watch the video to find out. What's the best thrift store bargain you've had? Tell us in the comments.