Berning Robot Royal 36 (Mod. III)
The Berning Robot Royal 36 (Mod. III) is a 35mm viewfinder camera from the Robot series made by Otto Berning & Co. of Germany, distinguished by its spring-motor wind that advances film automatically between exposures. It was aimed at users who needed rapid sequential shooting on the full 24x36mm frame.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Robot Royal 36 (Mod. III) have ranged from about £350 to £530, with a median near £360 based on the three recorded sales. As of 2026, the most recent saleroom result sits at £525, indicating that clean, working examples can sell for noticeably more than the long-run average, while tired bodies tend to cluster at the lower end of that range.
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.
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| Jun 2022 | £525 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine & Rare Cameras (Lot 88) Title: A Berning Robot Royal 36 Mod. III Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1955-69, chrome, serial no. Z-139118, with Schneider Xenar f/2.8 45mm lens, chrome, serial no. 4645764, body, G, shutter not working, lens, G, some |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 360 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11901) Title: Robot Royal 36 Mod.III
Description:
in good working order with Xenar 2.8/45mm no.4604231, hood, Tewe zoom finder Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2002 | £352 | Christie's | |
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Auction: PHOTOGRAPHS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 394) Title: Robot Royal 36 Model III no. Z-138366
Description:
Robot Royal 36 Model III no. Z-138366 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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