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Berning Robot II 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' (AirForce)

The Berning Robot II 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' is a military-marked variant of the Robot II, a German 35mm camera made by Otto Berning & Co. using a spring-motor drive and a 24x24mm square format. The 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' (property of the Luftwaffe) examples were supplied to the German Air Force during the Second World War and carry the corresponding property engraving.

Hammer prices at recent UK auction have spanned roughly £300 to £750, with a median around £300 across the recorded saleroom results — figures that reflect wholesale auction levels rather than dealer retail. As of today in 2026, what the camera sells for is strongly condition-sensitive, and clean, unmolested examples with legible Luftwaffe engraving sit at the upper end of that range, while tired bodies trade closer to the £300 floor. Provenance and originality of the military markings materially affect value, as reproduction or re-engraved examples exist.

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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 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £225 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £350 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £188 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £310 Flints Auctions
May 2020 £208 Flints Auctions
Nov 2019 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 340 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 £240 Flints Auctions
Mar 2018 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Oct 2017 £300 Flints Auctions
Jun 1999 £253 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Berning Robot II 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between roughly £300 and £750, with a median near £300; originality of the Luftwaffe markings is the main driver of where a specific example lands in that band.

How much does a Robot II Luftwaffen-Eigentum sell for at auction?

Typical hammer prices are around £300 for average examples, rising toward £750 for clean, clearly authentic bodies with a working spring motor.

Why is the price range so wide?

Condition, motor and shutter function, and the authenticity of the 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' engraving all swing value substantially, which is why otherwise similar cameras can trade at very different prices.

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