TEHRAN -- An exhibition of old and new cameras along with historical photos will open on May 13 at the Institute for Intellectual Developments of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA).

“About 250 cameras including the world’s smallest and largest cameras and the latest digital models will be put on display. In addition, some cameras will be available for sale,” veteran photographer Mohammad-Ali Jadidoleslam told the Persian service of ISNA.
Jadidoleslam, who is also the organizer of the old cameras section, continued that the exhibit will feature old cameras which were used for shooting, devices for screening films, as well as the slide shows and the mobile cameras of older times.
His collections of cameras date back to 1960s of which some have identity cards.
Private collector Jadidoleslam further added that he owns about 400 photos from the Constitutional Movement (1905-1911) till early Pahlavi era which will be put on show at the exhibit. He also expressed hope that he would someday be able to donate them to the Iranian nation.
The book “Old Tabriz” containing old photos taken from Tabriz and a photo album named “Companions of the Constitution” are amongst his credits.
The exhibit will run for four days at the venue which is located on Hejab St., Keshavarz Blvd.