Bentzin Stereo-Focal Primar
The Bentzin Stereo-Focal Primar is a stereo camera produced by the German maker Bentzin, designed to capture paired images for three-dimensional viewing. It is an early-twentieth-century plate-format instrument aimed at amateur and enthusiast stereo photographers of its era.
Auction evidence for the Stereo-Focal Primar is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom hammer result on file is £300 from 2003, so today there is no reliable median or range to quote. Buyers asking what a Stereo-Focal Primar is worth or how much one sells for in 2026 should treat that figure as a historical data point rather than a current value, and expect price to depend heavily on completeness, shutter function and cosmetic condition when one next appears at auction.
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: May 2007
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| May 2007 | EUR 420 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16098) Title: Bentzin Stereo-Focal-Primar
Description:
6x13cm, leather covered wood body, leather bellows with a pair of Tessar 4.5/12cm lenses no.299103 + 299143, caps, focal plane shutter (in working order), dealers plaque: Wilh.Schröder Bremen Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21691) Title: Bentzin Stereo-Focal-Primar
Description:
6x13cm, leather covered wood body, leather bellows with a pair of Carl Zeiss, Jena Tessar f/4.5 12cm lenses Estimate: EUR 1,925 - EUR 13,963 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bentzin Stereo-Focal Primar worth today?
There is insufficient recent auction data to give a reliable current value; the only logged UK hammer price on record is £300 from 2003, and any present-day price would depend on condition and completeness.
How much does a Bentzin Stereo-Focal Primar sell for at auction?
Recorded sales are too sparse to establish a typical price, so prospective buyers should monitor specialist UK saleroom listings rather than rely on a single historical result.
Is the Bentzin Stereo-Focal Primar a stereo camera?
Yes, it is a stereo camera designed to expose two side-by-side images for three-dimensional viewing.