Berning Robot Vollautomat Star II
The Berning Robot Vollautomat Star II is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera produced by the Berlin maker Otto Berning & Co., known for its spring-driven motorised film advance. It was positioned as a rapid-sequence camera using square-format frames on standard 35mm film.
Evidence on what the Star II is worth in today's UK market is thin, with a single 2023 hammer result of £50 at auction. On that basis the camera sells for a modest sum at saleroom level, though one data point is not enough to establish a reliable price 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.
Prices updated: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £312 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 200) Title: A Berning Robot Vollautomat Star II Military Outfit
Description:
1958-69, chrome, serial no. 2-186700, with Schneider Xenon f/1.9 40mm lens, chrome, serial no. 4964304, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some |
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| Apr 2023 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 174) Title: A Robot Star II Vollautomat Camera
Description:
A Robot Star II Vollautomat Camera, serial no L 159069, shutter working, spring drive working, body G, some light scratches and wear, with Carl Zeiss |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Berning Robot Vollautomat Star II worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, a Star II has sold for around £50 at hammer, though a single result is not a firm guide to value.
How much does a Robot Vollautomat Star II sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK hammer price in our data is £50 from 2023; the true market price likely varies with cosmetic condition and whether the spring motor still functions.
Is the Berning Robot Star II a collectible camera?
It has interest among collectors of spring-motor 35mm cameras, but the available sales evidence suggests current values are modest rather than high.