Aires Cameraind. Co. Viceroy
The Aires Viceroy is a Japanese-made medium-format folding camera produced by Aires Camera Industry Co. in the 1950s, using 120 roll film. It was positioned as a consumer folder during the post-war boom in Japanese camera manufacturing.
Sales data for the Aires Viceroy is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £320 in 2008, with no recent comparables to anchor a current value in 2026. Because only one wholesale saleroom price is on file, today's worth should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market median, and condition would heavily influence what any given example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2008
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 320 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17726) Title: Aires Viceroy
Description:
rare 6x6cm Super Ikonta copy in very good condition, made for the Indian market, rangefinder not working, Coral 3.5/7.5cm no.670957 in good working Seikosha-MX shutter, case Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Aires Viceroy worth today?
With only one UK auction hammer record on file (£320 in 2008), a precise current value cannot be given; clean, working examples have historically traded in the low hundreds of pounds at saleroom level.
How much does an Aires Viceroy sell for at auction?
The single recorded hammer price in our data is £320, but with so few comparables the price a given example sells for will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and bellows integrity.
Is the Aires Viceroy a good buyer's camera?
It can be, provided the bellows are light-tight and the shutter is accurate; service support for 1950s Japanese folders is limited, so buying a working example is usually cheaper than paying for a CLA.