Benthos Lil Geek
The Benthos Lil Geek is a camera attributed to Benthos, a US manufacturer. Public reference material on this specific model is limited, so detail beyond the brand and the model name is not recorded with confidence here.
Auction data for the Benthos Lil Geek is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £800 is on record, dating from November 2012, so a meaningful current price band cannot be drawn. As of today in 2026 there is not enough recent traffic to say what a Lil Geek reliably sells for, and any value placed on one should be treated as indicative rather than evidence-based. Buyers asking what the camera is worth should expect wide variance until further comparable hammer prices emerge.
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 2012
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14380) Title: Benthos Robotic Underwater Camera 'Lil Geek'
Description:
Equipped with a TV camera and photographic camera it sends pictures back to a receiver on the mother ship. Operated from a surface ship or submarine, the MiniROVER MK II makes risky or routine underwater tasks easy and efficient. It found and helped to destroy mines in the Persian Gulf during and after the war. It is used for nuclear reactor inspection, harbour inspection and security, police search and recovery and salvage operations. Benthos cameras were used in the discovery of the R.M.S. Titanic and the German battleship Bismarck. This particular camera was also used in the film 'The Abyss' by James Cameron (1989), size c.80x50x40cm - the lot includes relevant information material - ex Jack Naylor Collection Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Benthos Lil Geek worth?
Only one UK auction hammer price is on record — £800 in 2012 — which is too little data to set a reliable current value.
How much does a Benthos Lil Geek sell for at auction today?
There are no recent comparable hammer results, so a current selling price cannot be quoted with confidence; the single 2012 sale at £800 is the only reference point we hold.
Is the Benthos Lil Geek a common camera at UK auction?
No — our records show just one verified UK auction appearance, so it should be considered uncommon in the saleroom rather than a regularly traded model.