Bentzin Reflex Primar
The Bentzin Reflex Primar is a German-made single-lens reflex camera from the early-to-mid twentieth century, produced by the Dresden maker Bentzin for plate and roll-film photography. It was positioned as a working SLR for serious amateur and professional users in its day.
Today the Reflex Primar is a thin market: the only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £56 (April 2025), and that wholesale, saleroom-level figure is the clearest guide to what one is currently worth. With a single data point, anything outside roughly that price should be treated as condition- or completeness-driven rather than typical, and buyers should expect values to swing sharply with shutter health and the presence of a usable lens.
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 2025
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02556) Title: Bentzin Reflex-Primar with Meyer Goerlitz Trioplan 3/7"
Description:
Quite early SLR for 9x12cm, focal plane shutter to 1/100sec, with unusual Meyer-Goerlitz 'Ani-Size' Trioplan 3/7" no.493438, in very good condition, shutter needs attention, with front lens cap, original hood, leather strap, film magazine holder and leather case. |
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| Apr 2025 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 269) Title: A Bentzin Reflex-Primar Camera Body
Description:
black, body G, shutter primes and fires, needs a service, viewfinder operates, mirror operates, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bentzin Reflex Primar worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer evidence, a Reflex Primar sells for around £56, though with only one recorded sale the price for any given example will depend heavily on condition and whether a working lens is included.
How much does a Bentzin Reflex Primar sell for at auction?
The most recent verified UK saleroom result is £56 in April 2025; that hammer figure excludes buyer's premium and reflects wholesale, not retail, value.
Is the Bentzin Reflex Primar a good buy at this price?
At this price level the camera is collector-grade rather than a practical shooter, so value is best judged by cosmetic condition, shutter function and lens quality rather than headline price alone.