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Arri Arriflex 16

The Arriflex 16 is a 16mm motion picture camera produced by the German maker Arri (Arnold & Richter). It is a reflex cine camera aimed at professional and advanced documentary use, and sits within the lineage that established Arri's position in 16mm production work from the mid-twentieth century onward.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Arriflex 16 have ranged from roughly £350 to £760, with a median around £690 based on the five recorded saleroom results. As of 2026, the spread reflects how much condition and completeness matter: stripped bodies tend to sell for what a working kit with a functioning movement and clean optics fetches at auction. Buyers should note these are wholesale hammer figures rather than dealer retail prices, so the value of a clean, serviced example on the retail market will sit higher.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £400 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £378 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2025 £353 Chiswick Auctions
Jun 2025 £400 Flints Auctions
Mar 2025 £600 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £650 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £756 Chiswick Auctions
Jul 2023 £400 David Duggleby
Mar 2023 £688 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £434 Flints Auctions
Nov 2003 £705 Christie's
Nov 1999 £632 Christie's
Feb 1999 £1,035 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Arriflex 16 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the Arriflex 16 between about £350 and £760, with a median near £690. Retail asking prices from specialist dealers typically sit above that range.

How much does an Arriflex 16 sell for at auction?

In the last couple of years it has sold for as little as £353 for a basic body and as much as £756 for a more complete example. The price is strongly tied to mechanical condition and whether lenses and magazines are included.

Is the Arriflex 16 a good buy at this price?

For collectors and users of 16mm film, the current value range is consistent with a functional professional cine body of this age. Budget for a service, since any camera at this price point is unlikely to have had recent professional overhaul.