Berning Robot Star 50
The Berning Robot Star 50 is a 35mm spring-wound viewfinder camera produced by the German maker Otto Berning & Co., a firm known for the Robot series of clockwork cameras designed around a square format on 35mm film. It was positioned as a compact, mechanically driven camera suited to rapid sequential shooting.
Auction data for the Robot Star 50 is very thin: the only logged UK saleroom result on file is a single 2001 hammer of £82, so a meaningful current price band cannot be quoted for today's market. Buyers researching what one is worth or sells for in 2026 should treat that figure as a wholesale data point from over two decades ago rather than a guide to present value, and watch live auction listings for fresher comparables.
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: July 2001
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jul 2001 | £82 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 276) Title: Robot Star 50 no. 208725
Description:
Robot Star 50 no. 208725 Estimate: £80 - £140 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Berning Robot Star 50 worth at UK auction today?
There is insufficient recent sales data to give a reliable current value; the only hammer price on record is £82 from a 2001 UK auction, which is too old to represent today's market.
How much does a Robot Star 50 sell for?
Recent UK hammer prices are not available in our data, so any quoted figure would be speculative; condition, working spring motor, and shutter accuracy will drive the price more than headline rarity.
Is the Robot Star 50 a good buyer's camera?
It can be, provided the clockwork drive runs cleanly and the shutter fires at correct speeds, since service options are limited to specialists.