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Bentzin Planovista

The Bentzin Planovista is a German-made roll-film camera from the early-to-mid 20th century, produced by the Saxon manufacturer Bentzin. It is a niche collector's item rather than a mainstream user camera, and survives today mainly in the hands of specialists.

Sales data is thin, so any guide to what a Planovista is worth in 2026 has to be read with caution. The single UK auction hammer result on file fetched £260, suggesting that clean examples can sell for around the mid-hundreds at saleroom level, though one data point cannot establish a reliable price range.

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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.

Prices updated: April 2025

Date Price Source
Apr 2025 £225 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £720 Flints Auctions
Feb 2019 £260 Harper Field Auctions
Dec 2009 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 604 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bentzin Planovista worth today?

Evidence is limited to a single UK auction hammer result of £260, so its value is best treated as roughly in the mid-hundreds for a complete, working example, with significant uncertainty either way.

How much does a Bentzin Planovista sell for at auction?

The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £260, achieved in 2019; condition and completeness would be expected to move the figure up or down from there.

Is the Bentzin Planovista a rare camera?

Bentzin was a small Saxon maker and the Planovista appears infrequently at auction, which is why reliable price data is scarce.

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