Bentzin Focal Primar (Klapp Primar)
The Bentzin Focal Primar, also known as the Klapp Primar, is a German folding plate camera produced by Curt Bentzin of Görlitz in the early twentieth century. It was offered as a mid-tier folding plate camera aimed at amateur and serious enthusiast photographers of its era.
With only a single UK auction hammer result on file, pricing data for the Focal Primar is thin: the one tracked sale in September 2023 sells for £81 at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). On that limited evidence, today a clean working example is worth somewhere in that vicinity, though a wider price range is likely once more results surface.
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: September 2023
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Sep 2023 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 115) Title: A Bentzin Fokal Primar Strut Folding Camera
Description:
9x12, body G-VG, shutter present & complete but behaviour sporadic, ground glass VG, together with a Busch Anastigmat Omnar f/4.5 105mm lens, body VG, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bentzin Focal Primar (Klapp Primar) worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record on file, a Focal Primar sold for £81 hammer in 2023, so current value sits around that level pending further sales.
How much does a Bentzin Klapp Primar sell for at auction?
The only tracked UK auction hammer price is £81, which gives a rough guide to what the camera sells for at saleroom level before buyer's premium.
Is the Focal Primar the same camera as the Klapp Primar?
Yes, Focal Primar and Klapp Primar are names used for the same Bentzin folding plate camera.