Arri Arriflex 16 BL
The Arriflex 16 BL is a 16mm motion picture camera produced by Arnold & Richter (ARRI). It is a self-blimped reflex cine camera designed for synchronous-sound shooting in news, documentary and feature work.
Public auction data for the 16 BL is thin: a single Christie's hammer result from 2003 settled at £1,175, which is a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a dealer asking price. With only one verified sale on file there is no defensible current price band, and what a 16 BL is worth today will depend heavily on completeness of magazines, lenses and accessories rather than the body alone.
Variants
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Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: November 2003
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | Variant | |
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| Nov 2003 | £1,175 | £1,000 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 402) Title: Arriflex 16BL camera
Description:
Arriflex 16BL camera Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Arriflex 16 BL worth today?
The only verified UK auction record on file is a 2003 Christie's hammer price of £1,175, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted from the data available.
How much does an Arriflex 16 BL sell for at auction?
Based on the single sale in our history it sells for around four figures at hammer, but pricing varies sharply with the inclusion of magazines, lenses and a working motor.
Is the Arriflex 16 BL still usable?
Yes, it remains a functional 16mm sync-sound camera provided the movement, mirror shutter and magazines are in good order and serviced by a cine specialist.