i have a collection of cameras that people have given me because they know i love this stuff. it gives me an insight into some of their lives and families.
a friend's father used to be the photographer for indian national tv, and he gave me his stuff. he's very excited to know that i'm still using the cameras that he took to photograph various conflicts.
some friends have given me their parents' cameras after they passed. honestly i have too many cameras at this point, but i love it.