Vintage cameras by minor makers - price guide and values

Minox Camera Group with Leather Cases and Film Cassettes

Minox (Germany): A Minox group with Minox III-S in black and in chrome and four Minox B cameras. All cameras in leather cases and the group also with four unexposed film cassettes. (6 cameras)

Minox Camera Collection (5 Cameras)

Minox (Germany): A Minox group with Minox Lx in black, two Minox B cameras in black and two Minox III-S cameras. The cameras in original boxes or in leather cases together with some unexposed film cassettes. (5 cameras)

Petal Sub-Miniature Camera with Film Magazine and Can

Petal Kogaku Co. (Japan): Petal, round-body sub-miniature camera, c1948, with film magazine and film can containing unexposed film discs. The camera & the darkroom loading can marked 'Made in Occupied Japan'. (3 items).

Nippon Kogaku: Nikon F Photomic SLR camera [#6551266], circa 1962, with Nikkor-S Auto 50 mm f1.4 lens [#376089].

Nippon Kogaku: Nikon F2 Photomic camera body [#F2 7586175], circa 1976, in black, with plastic Nikon F lens cap.

Voigtlander: 1953 Prominent rangefinder camera [#B61251], with Ultron 50 mm f2 lens [#4094393] in Synchro-Compur shutter, together with Uv 49s lens filter.

Franke & Heidecke: Black-body Rollei 35SE compact camera, circa 1980, with Sonnar 40 mm f2.8 lens [#2652403].

Franke & Heidecke: Black-body Rollei 35S compact camera, circa 1979, with Sonnar 40 mm f2.8 lens [#2326340] and plastic lens cap.

Franke & Heidecke: Rolleicord I Tlr camera with Art-deco nickel-plated exterior [#01,2509], circa 1933, with Triotar 75 mm f4.5 lens [#1472320] and Compur shutter, and metal lens cap.

Marion & Co. Large Format Studio Camera on Tripod Base

Marion & Co., large format studio camera, with mahogany body, brass fittings, rack focusing, (no lens present) on wheeled tripod base. 139 cm high.

Zenza Bronica Etr Series Medium Format Camera with Accessories

A Zenza Bronica Etr series medium format camera with accessories, Bronica Co. (Japan), Etr, 1976-1980 the Zenza Bronica with winder, fitted with Zenzanon MC 40 mm f/4 lens with Seiko leaf shutter, with two film back holders and other accessories.as found

Original Rolleiflex with Leather Case

A Franke and Heidecke Rolleiflex with original leather case

Tessina 35mm Camera Kit with Accessories and Lightmeter

Concava S.A. (Switzerland): Tessina 35 mm miniature twin lens reflex camera Sn 65220. This is the black version with front and back in chrome. With the difficult to find lightmeter (light responsive), accessory view / sports-finder, a Tessina automatic…

Rolleiflex 2.8E Camera with Carl Zeiss Planar Lens

Franke & Heidecke Rolleiflex 2.8E camera lens - Carl Zeiss Nr4352928 Planar 1:2,8 f=80 mm, and Heldosmat 1:2,8/80 9 1.0914

Riken Optical: Gold-body Ricoh R1 35 mm camera [#EQ137296] with leatherette insert, circa 1994. Presented in maker's box with instruction booklet and leatherette pouch.

Riken Optical: 1957 Golden Ricoh 16 subminiature camera for 25 exposures on 16 mm film, with interchangeable Ricoh 25 mm f3.5 lens, together with original leather body case.

Nippon Kogaku: Early production model Nikon Ftn SLR camera [#6867522], circa 1968, with Nikkor-S Auto 55 mm f1.2 lens [#192723] and Nikkon lens cap.

Zeiss Ikon: Super Ikonta C 531/2 vertical-folding camera [#R 7283], circa 1950, with Tessar 105 mm f3.5 lens [#46045].

Carl Zeiss Jena: Flektogon 20 mm f4 wide-angle lens [#6770554] with Exakta mount, circa 1963, together with rear lens cap.

Vintage Timber Camera Tripod - 2.7m Extension

A vintage timber adjustable camera tripod, extends to 2.7m high

Mahogany and Brass Full Plate Tailboard Camera

Mahogany and brass full plate tailboard camera, for 8½' x 6½' images [21 x 16 cm], unknown maker, circa 1880s. With Burgundy square bellows, separate bellows adjustment and racking with centre screw to main frame. Mostly original parts with some expertly…

Rolleiflex Automat X-sync Camera with Leather Case

A Rolleiflex Automat X-sync. Compur. Rapid, Zeiss Tessar 3.5 to 75 mm, with leather case

1969 Konica Koni Omegaflex M Twin Lens Camera with Lenses

Konica: Circa 1969 Koni Omegaflex M twin lens non-reflex camera [#70243E] with Hexanon 90 mm f3.5 lenses [#260248 & #260188].

Riken Optical: Steky IIIa subminiature camera [#73043 7], circa 1954, with Stekinar 25 mm f3.5 lens. Presented in wooden box with leather body casing, metal lens cap, yellow lens filter, and instruction booklet.

Nippon Kogaku: Black-body Nikon F2 Photomic SLR camera [#F2 7437047], circa 1971, with Nikkor 50 mm f1.4 lens [#2849838], Dp-1 Finder with rubber eye-cup, and front lens cap.

Franke & Heidecke: Rollei 35S 35 mm compact camera, with silver leather body, circa 1978, with Sonnar 40 mm f2.8 lens and plastic lens cap. Presented in maker's box with plastic case and instruction booklet.

Thornton-Pickard Artist Enlarger with Taylor Lens

Thornton-Pickard: Enlarger, painted tin and mahogany bearing ivorine plaque 'Thornton-Pickard Artist Enlarger, Altringham', with original lens by Taylor, Taylor & Hobson [#18269], 45 cm high, 80 cm long

Triple Victo' Bellow Camera: Vintage Wooden Framed Beauty

Triple Victo' Thornton Pickard bellow wooden framed camera

Great National Electric Stereopticon with Adjustable Base

National Pictures Service Inc. (U.S.A.): Great National No. 1 Stereopticon No. 6487; bright-nickelled metal body, electric illuminant, condensing lenses, a pair of extending connecting rods, film holder, and a 3½ inch lens, on an adjustable metal base.

Olympus: Olympus Trip 35 Gold viewfinder camera [#4235472], circa 1981, with integrated Zuiko 40 mm f2.8 lens.

Nippon Kogaku: Nikon F2AS Photomic SLR camera [#F2 8037551], circa 1977, fitted with Nikon Md-3 motor drive and Mb-2 battery pack.

Voigtlander: Telomar 100 mm f5.5 lens in Rf to SLR reflex housing for Prominent rangefinder film cameras. Presented in original leather box with strap.

Voigtlander: 1951 Bessa II rangefinder camera, with Color-Heliar 105 mm f3.5 lens [#3647919] and Compur-Rapid shutter [#7066008]. The Bessa II constituted the final and arguably best iteration of the iconic Bessa camera range.

Voigtlander: 1951 Bessa II vertical-folding camera, bold-inscription variant, with Color-Skopar 105 mm f3.5 lens [#3179209] and Compur-Rapid shutter. The Bessa II constituted the final and arguably best iteration of the iconic Bessa camera range.

Franke & Heidecke: Black-body Rolleicord Vb Tlr camera, circa 1973, with Xenar 75 mm f3.5 lens [#11271433] and Synchro-Compur X shutter, with lens cap.

Untested Zenza Bronica Camera with 150mm Lens

A Zenza Bronica medium format camera with a Zenza lens (1:3.5 f=150 mm) untested

Leitz Telyt-1:5-400mm Lens with Vintage Box

A Leitz Telyt-1:5- 400 mm lens NR. 1486120, fitted in custom vintage box

Bellowed Sanderson: Classic Wooden Camera from London

'the Sanderson' London Thornton Pickard bellow wooden framed camera

Minox II Sub-Miniature Camera with Leather Case

Minox (Germany): Minox II sub-miniature camera (engraved 'III', 1949, [#25281], with Complan f3.5 15 mm lens; aluminium body; in small purse-like leather case.

Voigtlander: 1951 Bessa II rangefinder camera, with Color-Heliar 105 mm f3.5 lens [#3136902] and Compur-Rapid shutter [#7066008]. The Bessa II constituted the final and arguably best iteration of the iconic Bessa camera range.

Voigtlander: 1951 Bessa II vertical-folding camera, bold-inscription variant with accessory shoe, with Color-Skopar 105 mm f3.5 lens [#3566350] and Synchro-Compur shutter. The Bessa II constituted the final and arguably best iteration of the iconic Bessa…

Franke & Heidecke: One circa 1968 Rolleiflex SL26 SLR camera [#3508739] with Tessar 40 mm f2.8 lens [#455903] and lens filter, and one circa 1974 Rollei XF35 rangefinder camera with Sonnar 40 mm f2.3 lens, Rollei 100XLC flash unit accessory, and wrist…

Bronica: Bronica Ec SLR camera [#CB302035], circa 1972, with Nikkor-P C 75 mm f2.8 lens [#60900], together with Bronica quick-focus lever and Fotar 1A 67 mm metal lens hood attachments.

Vef Minox Riga Sub-Miniature Camera with Case

Minox (Latvia): Vef Minox 'Riga' sub-miniature camera, c1938-40, [#05530], for 8 x 11 mm exposures on 9.5 mm film in special cassettes (present); Minostigmat f3.5 15 mm lens; with purse-like brown leather case.

Nicca: Nicca Iiis Leica-copy rangefinder camera [#53219], circa 1952, with Nikkor-H·C 50 mm f2 lens [#631957].

Nagel: Pupille 127 film camera [#101 470], circa 1931, with Elmar 50 mm f3.5 lens [#110475]. Known as the 'Rolloroy' in the United Kingdom.

Riken Optical: Circa 1986 special-edition gold-plated Xr-P camera [#80 203257] with Rikenon 50 mm f1.7 lens, in maker's box with certificate of authenticity, instruction booklet, and wrist strap. Produced to commemorate 50 years of camera production.

Olympus: 1991 Olympus Mju-I Limited Edition compact camera with mirrored silver body [#0018845] and 35 mm f3.5 lens. Presented in lined box with original leather case, instruction booklet, and warranty card.

Voigtlander: 1951 Bessa II vertical-folding camera, fine-line inscription variant, with Color-Skopar 105 mm f3.5 lens [#3103784] and Compur-Rapid shutter. The Bessa II constituted the final and arguably best iteration of the iconic Bessa camera range.

Voigtlander: 1934 Superb Tlr camera [#599375], with Heliar 75 mm f3.5 [#995568] lens and Compur shutter.

Bentzin: Circa 1936 Primarflex sheet film SLR camera [#25 358], with large brass Ernemann Ernon 135 mm f3.5 screw-front lens [#188065].

Asahi Kogaku: 1951 Asahiflex I SLR camera [#261025], with Takumar 50 mm f3.5 lens [#261025] and metal lens cap. The first Japanese 35 mm SLR. Presented to the Michael Family Camera Museum by Minoru Suzuki, the inventor of the instant return mirror.

Asahi Pentax 6x7 Lens Kit with Accessories

Asahi Kogaku: Lenses for the Asahi Pentax 6x7: Smc Takumar 6x7 75 mm f4.5 [5832622]; Smc Pentax 6x7 55 mm f4 [#8445628]; and Smc Macro-Takumar 6x7 135 mm f4 lens [#5467861] all with caps in carry cases. Accompanied by a range of filters and other…

Steineck Wristwatch Camera, 1949

Steineck Kamerawerk (Germany): Steineck A-B-C wristwatch camera, c1949, for 8 exposures on circular film in a special magazine; with Steinheil f2.5 12.5 mm lens and red leather wristband.

Vintage Rolleiflex Twin Lens Reflex Cameras with Accessories

Rollei-Werke Franke & Heidecke (Germany): Rolleiflex 1 (original) - The world's first rollfilm Tlr, 1929-32 [#63375] with Tessar f.38 75 mm lens (with metal caps) in Compur shutter. Also, a later Rolleiflex [#1250262] with snakeskin trim, Xenar f3.5 75 mm…

Limited Edition Minox 35 M.D.C. Gold-Plated Camera

Minox: 1993 Minox 35 M.D.C. gold-plated limited edition version of the popular Minox 35 mm range. One of only 555 produced; in original timber box with packaging and documentation.

Rolleiflex Medium Format Camera with Accessories and Carry Case

A Rolleiflex medium format camera height 14 cm, untested with attached bottom Carl Zeiss lens Tessar 1:3,5 f=75 mm NR 3484669, top veiwing lens Heidosmat 1: 2.8/75 3050668. Comes with several filters and accesories and carry case

Vintage Camera Lenses Set

A set of four vintage camera lenses including, Ernst Leitz Gmbh Wetzlar lens f=9 cm, 1:4 NR 1271024, Leitz Elmar lens 1:4/90, no. 1726187, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar lens f=9 cm, 1:4 NR 962949, Steinheil Munchen Orthostigmat f=35 mm, 1:4.5, NR 698199

Thornton Pickard Ruby Folding Camera with Tripod and Plates

Thornton Pickard Royal ruby folding plate camera, on matching tripod with two plates

Vef Minox Riga Sub-Miniature Camera with Case

Minox (Latvia): Vef Minox 'Riga' sub-miniature camera, c1938-40, [#08636] in small brown leather zip-case.

Nippon Kogaku: Early production 1960 Nikon F SLR camera [#6414686], with Micro-Nikkor 55 mm f3.5 lens [#173210], rear lens cap, and waist-level viewfinder attachment.

Riken Optical: Steky III subminiature camera [#1268 11], circa 1952, with Stekinar 25 mm f3.5 lens. Presented in wooden box with leather body casing and metal lens cap.

Rectaflex: Rectaflex Junior SLR camera [#1479], circa 1952, with Filotecnica Selmoiraghi-Milano-Beta 50 mm f3.5 lens [#39959] and Ricoh Uv filter.

Agfa: Special-edition 'Official Boy Scout' Memo half-frame camera [#31016], circa 1927, with Cinemat f6.3 lens.

1930s Leitz Weisu Viewfinder for 35mm Z Elmar Lens

Leitz: Weisu 35 mmZ Elmar viewfinder, circa 1930s

Photoret Watch Camera in Original Box, c1894

Magic Introduction Co. (U.S.A.): Photoret Watch Camera, c1894, 'Patents Allowed & Pending.'; in original box.

Victorian Mahogany & Brass Magic Lantern (7in Lens)

Large Victorian mahogany and brass magic lantern, lens 7in

Zeiss Ikon Tenax II 580/27 Rangefinder Camera with Sonnar Lens

Zeiss Ikon: Tenax II 580/27 rangefinder camera [#J.90159], circa 1938, with Sonnar 40 mm f2 lens and chain strap.

Showa Kogaku: Leotax Special Diii Leica-copy rangefinder camera [#5926], circa 1947, with Tokyo Optical Company C.Simlar 50 mm f3.5 lens and metal front lens cap. 'Made in Occupied Japan' engraved on camera base.

Voigtlander: 1953 Prominent rangefinder camera [#B13854], with Nokton 50 mm f1.5 lens [#3592753], Synchro-Compur shutter, accessory shoe, and Proximeter I close-up lens.

Voigtlander: Pre-war Prominent 6x9 vertical-folding rangefinder camera [#D967571], circa 1933, with Heliar f3.5/75 mm lens [#880303] and Compur shutter.

Franke & Heidecke: Rolleiflex T Tlr camera [#T 2120744], circa 1958, with Tessar 75 mm f3.5 lens [#1680667] and Synchro-Compur shutter, with metal lens cap.

Franke & Heidecke: Rolleiflex T Tlr camera [#T 2117736], circa 1958, with Tessar 75 mm f3.5 lens [#1901551] and Synchro-Compur shutter.

Leitz Elmar 105mm f6.3 Alpine Lens (1933)

Leitz: Elmar 105 mmZ f6.3 'Alpine' lens [#162948] (scale in metres), 1933, Elzen; with reversible hood, front and rear metal caps present

Leitz Elmar 90mm f4 Lens with Integrated Hood

Leitz: Elmar 90 mmZ f4 lens [#165935] (scale in feet), with integrated hood and rear metal cap; Elang.

Leitz Elmar 35mm Lens with Caps (1933)

Leitz: Elmar f3.5 35 mmZ lens [#182206], 1933, measurements in metres, with front and rear metal caps

Vintage Ruby Camera with Wooden Frame

'ruby' Thornton Pickard bellow wooden framed camera

Peace Baby Flex: Sub-Miniature Camera for Rollfilm Exposures

Peace (Japan): Peace baby Flex, c1949, sub-miniature reflex-style camera [#1220] for 12 x 14 mm exposures on rollfilm (present); 20 mm fixed focus lens

Rolleiflex 2.8E Camera with Carl Zeiss Lens

Franke & Heidecke Rolleiflex 2.8E camera lens Carl Zeiss Nr4352928 Planar 1:2,8 f=80 mm, and Heldosmat 1:2,8/80 9 1.0914

Vef Minox Riga Sub-Miniature Camera with Leather Case (1939-40)

Minox (Latvia): Vef Minox 'Riga' sub-miniature camera, 1939-40, [#5785], with zippered leather case in original box with sale guarantee document dated Okt.1940 in Riga.

Nippon Kogaku: Nikon S2 rangefinder camera [#6162192], circa 1956, with Nikkor-S·C 50 mm f1.4 lens [#371896].

Nippon Kogaku: Nikon S2 rangefinder camera [#6177157], circa 1956, with Nikkor-S·C 50 mm f1.4 lens [#382240].

Riken Optical: Steky IIIa subminiature camera [#12875 1], circa 1954, with Stekinar 25 mm f3.5 lens. Presented in wooden box with leather body casing, metal lens cap, and instruction booklet.

Olympus: Olympus Mju-II Limited Edition compact camera [#0000677] with dark burgundy and gold body, circa 1990s, with 35 mm f2.8 lens. Presented in lined maker's box with original leather case, strap, instruction booklet, certificate, and warranty card.

Norita Kogaku: Norita 6x6 SLR camera [#710254], circa 1971, with Noritar 80 mm f2 lens [#4011741]. Known as the Graflex Norita on the U.S. market.

Nippon Kogaku: Black-body Nikon F2S Photomic SLR camera [#F2 7751,700], circa 1975, fitted with Nikkor 50 mm f1.4 lens [#4056832], Nikon aperture control, Nikon Md-3 motor drive, and Mb-2 battery pack.

Nippon Kogaku: Black-body Nikon F Photomic FTn SLR camera [#7268883], circa 1972, with Nikkor-S Auto 55 mm f1.2 lens [#223212] and black Photomic FTn meter.

Nippon Kogaku: Black-body Nikon F SLR camera [#7009505], circa 1969, with Nikkor-S 50 mm f1.4 lens [#812464], Da-1 Action Finder attachment [#77451], and lens cap.

Voigtlander: 1959 Bessamatic SLR camera [#88880] with rare Zoomar 36-82 mm f2.8 lens [#4897401], Synchro-Compur shutter, and 317/95 AR95 Uv filter. The Zoomar was the world's first SLR zoom lens.

Voigtlander: 1953 Prominent rangefinder camera [#B41026], with Nokton 50 mm f1.5 lens [#3739062], Synchro-Compur shutter, accessory shoe, and lens hood.

Franke & Heidecke: Rolleiflex 3.5E Tlr camera [#1786612], circa 1956, with Planar 75 mm f3.5 lens [#1785544] and Synchro-Compur shutter, with metal lens hood.