Free Camera Valuation from a Specialist Auction House
Send photos online · Leica, Rolleiflex, Hasselblad, Nikon, Canon and more · No obligation to sell
How Our Free Camera Valuation Works
- Send us photos using the form on this page, or by email to contact@carshaltonauction.co.uk.
- We’ll reply with an auction estimate and tell you which of our sales your camera would suit.
- You decide. There’s no obligation to sell. If you go ahead, we agree terms in writing and catalogue your camera for the next suitable sale.
We’re London Camera & Antique Auction Ltd, an independent auction house at 11 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey, selling cameras since 1985.
Photos We Need
- The front, back and top of the camera
- The serial number
- The lens, including its name, focal length and aperture markings
- Any faults, and whether the shutter fires
- Any accessories, boxes, cases or paperwork
What Affects a Camera's Value
These are the things our valuers look at first:
- Make and model: a few makers, such as Leica, Rolleiflex and Hasselblad, account for most high prices
- The lens: fast or rare lenses can be worth more than the camera
- Condition of the body, shutter, rangefinder and glass
- Completeness: original box, caps, case and paperwork
- Rarity: limited editions and unusual variants
Estimates and Real Results
Our estimates are based on what similar items have sold for in our own sales. The table below shows each lot’s pre-sale estimate next to the price it actually made, so you can see how estimates and results compare.
Valuing a Whole Collection?
If you have a large collection or a whole house of photographic equipment, we can visit you in Surrey and South London. For estates we can also provide probate valuations.
Request Your Free Camera Valuation
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.
Estimates vs Results From Our Sales
Hammer prices, excluding buyer’s premium. Which vintage cameras are worth money?.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my old camera worth in the UK?
Most everyday film cameras sell for under £100, but classic Leica, Rolleiflex and Hasselblad outfits regularly make several hundred to over £2,000 at our sales. Send us photos and we’ll give you an estimate for yours.
How do I find out how much my camera is worth?
Send clear photos of the camera, its serial number and lens markings through the form on this page. A specialist will reply with an auction estimate based on real results from our sales.
Are vintage cameras worth anything?
Many are. Film photography is popular again and collectors buy rare cameras. Even non-working cameras can sell to repairers, so it’s worth asking before you throw anything away.
How can I sell my camera?
Get a free valuation first. If you decide to sell at auction, we agree terms in writing, catalogue your camera and offer it to bidders worldwide. You’re paid within 7 days of your lot being dispatched or collected.
