[TOP LEFT] Glenalvin Goodridge, Untitled (man with books), sixth plate daguerreotype, undated. Museum purchase made possible through the Franz H. and Luisita L. Denghausen Endowment. L. J. West ...

I knew I would first have to figure out if it were a real daguerreotype. I went to the Daguerrian Society, a reputable and keen group of collectors. Since daguerreotypes are made on a polished ...

Well that was funded fast. In less than 24 hours Lomography's Kickstarter for the Daguerreotype Achromat2.9/64Art Lens has racked up more than five times its total funding goal. Sheesh!