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Balda-werk Baldamatic III

The Balda-werk Baldamatic III is a 35mm film rangefinder camera produced by the West German maker Balda-werk during the 1960s. It sat at the upper end of Balda's fixed-lens rangefinder line, aimed at enthusiasts looking for a compact metered camera at a mid-market price when new.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Baldamatic III have sat in a narrow £25–£80 band, with a median around £53 based on the limited sales on record. As of 2026, this is a thinly traded model and what a Baldamatic III sells for today hinges heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and rangefinder are still working, since non-functional examples struggle to reach the upper end of that range.

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
May 2025 £80 Special Auction Services
Oct 2022 £25 Flints Auctions