Berning Robot Star 50 S
The Berning Robot Star 50 S is a 35mm spring-motor-driven camera made by Otto Berning & Co., part of the Robot Star family of compact mechanical cameras designed to take rapid sequential exposures on 35mm film.
Auction evidence for the Robot Star 50 S is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result on file shows the model selling for £172 in 2003, a wholesale auction figure rather than a retail asking price. With only one data point, today's value is hard to pin down precisely, and condition, completeness and the presence of the original spring motor and a working lens will swing what a Robot Star 50 S sells for in either direction. Buyers should treat the £172 figure as indicative rather than as a current market price.
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 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 172 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22389) Title: Robot Star 50S
Description:
24x24mm, schwarze Ausführung, Primotar 3,5/3cm Estimate: EUR 19,690 - EUR 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Berning Robot Star 50 S worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a Robot Star 50 S has sold at UK auction for around £172 hammer, though with only one recorded sale the true market value could be higher or lower depending on condition and outfit.
How much does a Robot Star 50 S sell for at auction?
The only UK auction hammer price on record is £172, achieved in 2003; more recent comparable sales would be needed to confirm the current price level.
Is the Robot Star 50 S a 35mm camera?
Yes, the Robot Star series uses 35mm film and is known for its clockwork spring-motor drive that allows rapid sequential frames without manual winding.
What should I check before buying one?
Confirm the spring motor winds and runs smoothly, that the shutter fires at all marked speeds, and that the lens is clean and the film transport advances correctly, since servicing these cameras is specialist work.