Specialist Camera Auctions – Sell Your Vintage Camera in London
Free camera valuations · Specialist camera auctions in Carshalton, Surrey, since 1985
Specialist Vintage Camera Auctions in Carshalton, Surrey
We’re an independent auction house at 11 High Street, Carshalton, and cameras are at the heart of every sale. Whether you have a single rangefinder, a box of family cameras or a collection built up over decades, we can value it, catalogue it properly and offer it to collectors bidding online from across the UK and around the world.
Recent sales have included Leica M3, M4-2 and M6 outfits, Rolleiflex and Hasselblad medium-format cameras, a Rectaflex outfit that made £6,950, and cine cameras, alongside everyday film cameras that still find keen buyers.
What Cameras We Sell
We sell film and digital cameras of almost every age and type: 35mm rangefinders and SLRs, medium- and large-format cameras, folding and box cameras, subminiatures, and cine cameras. Single items and whole collections are equally welcome.
Brands Collectors Look For
Some makers consistently attract strong bidding at our sales:
- Leica: screw-mount, M-series and R-series cameras (see Sell your Leica)
- Rolleiflex, Hasselblad and other medium-format cameras
- Contax, Zeiss Ikon and Rectaflex
- Classic Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Pentax and Minox cameras
- Cine cameras such as Bolex, and early wooden and brass cameras
Cameras That Don't Work Still Sell
Many buyers want cameras for spares, repair or display, so a jammed shutter or a hazy lens doesn’t make an item worthless. Please don’t clean, oil or try to repair a camera before sale. Leave that to the buyer, and just tell us what you know about it.
Free Camera Valuations
Get a free camera valuation by sending us clear photos, book a visit to our Carshalton saleroom (by appointment), or ask about a home visit for larger collections. We’ll give you an honest auction estimate, with no obligation to sell.
For a photo valuation, include the front, back and top plate, the serial number and the lens markings, and tell us whether the shutter fires.
How Selling Works
- Free valuation and auction estimate, with no obligation to sell.
- We agree commission and any reserve with you, and confirm them in writing.
- We photograph and catalogue your items for the next suitable sale.
- Bidders compete online, by phone, by commission bid and in the room.
- Once the buyer has paid, you’re paid within 7 days of your lot being dispatched or collected.
Selling to Collectors Across the UK and Worldwide
Every sale is streamed live on London Camera Live, and bidders join online, by phone and by commission bid from across the UK and overseas. That wider audience is why vintage and specialist cameras often do better at auction than in a local shop.
You don’t need to live near Carshalton to sell with us. Start with a free valuation from photos, and we’ll agree the best way to get your cameras to us.
Worldwide Bidders
Every sale is online, so your cameras reach collectors across the UK and overseas, not just people who can visit Carshalton.
Specialist Cataloguing
Each lot is photographed and described with its model, serial number, lens and condition, so bidders know exactly what they're buying.
Insured While With Us
Items in our care are covered by our own fine art insurance at mid-estimate, at no extra charge to you.
Paid Promptly
Sale proceeds, less our commission, are paid within 7 days of your lot being dispatched to, or collected by, the buyer.
Our Next Vintage Camera Auction
Our next sale is the Vintage Camera, Lens, Hi-Fi & Collectables Auction – 6 November 2026, starting Friday 6 November 2026 at 10:00am. It takes place live at our saleroom at 11 High Street, Carshalton, with online bidding on London Camera Live, telephone and commission bids. Want to include your cameras in a future sale? Start with a free camera valuation.
Recent Camera Results
| Lot | Description | Estimate | Hammer price | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | A RECTAFLEX 1300 SN 28718 P ANGENIEUX S1 50MM F1.8 SN 365514 P ANGENIEUX Y 2 / 135 MM F3.5 SN 369535 | £4,000 – £6,000 | £6,950 | Jun 2026 |
| 98 | Leica M4-2 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera no 1506805 leica summilux-M 50mm f 1.4 sn 3340692 | £1,600 – £2,000 | £2,200 | May 2026 |
| 105b | Leica M6 black body 35mm rangefinder camera serial number 2414024 with Leica Elmar M 50mm f2.8 E39 | £1,700 – £2,500 | £2,200 | Sep 2026 |
| 97 | Leica M6 hell Silver Chrome no 2419434 summicron 35mm f2 2329901 | £2,000 – £3,000 | £1,900 | May 2026 |
| 103 | a early model Nikon s3 serial 6300064, 5cm SC f 1.4 no 373802, 3.5cm W f 3.5 no 441368, 10.5cm PC f 2.5 no … | £4,000 – £6,000 | £1,600 | Sep 2026 |
| 121 | Vat Linhof Munchen Stereo Panorama Folding Camera With Cooke Anastigmat Lenses | £1,600 – £2,400 | £1,600 | Sep 2026 |
| 105c | Rolleiflex 2.8GX TLR Camera Planar 80mm f2.8 HFT Lens | £700 – £1,400 | £1,500 | Sep 2026 |
| 84 | a Kershaw APM Soho Vest Pocket 127 Luxus camera SN 1555 | — | £1,200 | May 2026 |
Hammer prices, excluding buyer’s premium. Rolleiflex & Hasselblad results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my old camera worth in the UK?
It depends on the make, model, lens and condition. Most everyday film cameras sell for under £100, while classic Leica, Rolleiflex and Hasselblad outfits regularly make several hundred to over £2,000 at our sales. Send us photos for a free estimate, or see our guide Which Vintage Cameras Are Worth Money?
Is there a market for vintage cameras?
Yes. Film photography is popular again, and collectors buy rare and historic cameras. At our recent sales a Rectaflex outfit made £6,950, a Nikon S3 £1,600 and a Rolleiflex 2.8GX £1,500.
What is the best way to sell old cameras?
For valuable or collectable cameras, auction lets collectors compete, so you get the market price on the day. Dealers and part-exchange offer speed and certainty but have to buy below resale value. For low-value cameras, a mixed lot at auction or a local sale is usually simplest. We’ll tell you honestly which suits your cameras.
Where can I sell vintage 35mm cameras?
You can sell them at a specialist auction like ours, to a camera dealer, or online yourself. We sell 35mm rangefinders and SLRs in every sale, and bidders join online from across the UK and abroad.
Do you sell cameras that don't work?
Yes. Non-working cameras sell to collectors and repairers, and we describe their condition honestly. Please don’t try to repair or clean them before the sale.
Can you value a camera from photos?
Yes. Use our free camera valuation page or email photos of the front, back, top plate, serial number and lens markings, and tell us whether the shutter fires.
When will I be paid?
Once the buyer has paid, we pay you the hammer price less our commission and any charges, within 7 days of your lot being dispatched to, or collected by, the buyer.
