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.
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.
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| Jan 2026 | £400 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 526) Title: An Arriflex 16 16mm Cine Camera
Description:
black, serial number 0777, body F, untested, with film magazine, some spare motors, and a folder of related literature. |
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| Oct 2025 | £378 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 160) Title: A Arriflex 16mm Cine Camera
Description:
A Arriflex 16mm Cine Camera Serial No: 10926 Body: P - heavy paint loss and corrosion internally and externally to body Notes: with motor |
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| Oct 2025 | £353 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 162) Title: A Arriflex 16mm Cine Camera
Description:
A Arriflex 16mm Cine Camera Serial No: 10929 Body: F - some corrosion internally and externally to body Notes: with motor (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2024 | £650 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 412) Title: An Arriflex 16 Cine Camera
Description:
black, body G, some paint wear from usage, motor seems to rotate freely, not electrically tested, with a Taylor Hobson Kinetal f/2 25mm lens, barrel |
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| Aug 2024 | £756 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 217) Title: An Arriflex 16 Cine Camera Outfit
Description:
An Arriflex 16 Cine Camera Outfit Serial No: 5114 Body: G Motor: Untested but appears to run Lenses: Schneider-Kreuznach 10mm f/1.8 Arriflex-Cinegon (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Mar 2023 | £688 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 637) Title: An Arri Arriflex 16 16mm Motion Picture Cine Camera
Description:
black, body G, heavily worn, with a Tylor Hobson Cooke Kinetal T2 f/1.8 12.5mm, optics F, some haze, fungus, & dust present, together with two motors, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2021 | £434 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 347) Title: An Arri Arriflex 16 Motion Picture Body
Description:
black, serial no. 6130, body, VG, untested |
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| Nov 2003 | £705 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 401) Title: Arriflex 16 no. 13765
Description:
Arriflex 16 no. 13765 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 1999 | £632 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 220) Title: Arriflex 16 no. 5524
Description:
Arriflex 16 no. 5524 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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