Bertram (BCI)
The Bertram (BCI) is a camera produced by Bertram, listed here as a collector-market reference.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Bertram (BCI) have ranged from about £330 to £800 across the limited sales on record, so the value sits in the low-to-mid hundreds today depending on condition and completeness. With only a couple of saleroom results known, what a Bertram (BCI) sells for can vary widely, and a clean, complete example tends to attract a premium over a worn one.
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 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02617) Title: Bertram BCI Press Camera
Description:
Attractive Bertram 6x6-6x9 rangefinder coupled Press camera outfit, in good condition, with Schneider Angulon 6.8/65mm no.3646445, good optics. |
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00113) Title: Bertram BCI outfit
Description:
Attractive Bertram 6x6-6x9 rangefinder coupled Press camera outfit, in very good condition and working order, with Angulon 6.8/65mm no.3509584, Xenar 3.5/105mm no.3581858, Tele-Xenar 5.5/180mm no.3655417, sports finder, 2 filters (orange, green), a hood, 6x double plate film holders, 4x single plate film holders, rare original leather strap, a Plaubel 6x6 rollfilm magazine and a Plaubel rollfilm 6x9 magazine, in original leather outfit case. Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39872) Title: Bertram BCI outfit
Description:
Attractive Bertram 6x6-6x9 rangefinder coupled Press camera outfit, in very good condition and working order, with Angulon 6.8/65mm no.3652034, Angulon 6.8/65mm no.3658205, rare Xenar 3.5/75mm no.3571271, Xenar 3.5/105mm no.3751687, Tele-Xenar 5.5/180mm no.3671453, sports finder, 3 filters (red, orange, green), 6 plate film holders, in original leather outfit case Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36078) Title: Bertram BCI Press Camera outfit
Description:
6x9cm camera outfit in good condition with Xenar 3.5/105mm no.3619347, Tele-Xenar 5.5/180mm no.3519046, Angulon 6.8/65mm no.3662688, sports-finder, two double plate holders, grip, accessory holder, strap, 8 filters, copy of instruction book, all in original outfit case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35049) Title: Bertram BCI Press Camera outfit
Description:
Bertram Press 6x9cm camera outfit in beautiful condition with Xenar 3.5/105mm no.3619064, Tele-Xenar 5.5/180mm no.3561955, Angulon 6.8/65mm no.3652008 and rare Xenar 3.5/75mm no.3623945, sports-finder, two roll film backs, caps, strap, cable release, instruction book, all in original fitted outfit case Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27537) Title: Bertram BCI
Description:
in beautiful condition with Angulon 6.8/65mm no.3509617 Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13689) Title: Bertram BCI outfit
Description:
Bertram Press camera outfit in beautiful condition with Xenar 3.5/105mm no.3771715, Tele-Xenar 5.5/180mm no.3571313, Angulon 6.8/65mm no.4475136 (cap, maker's box) and rare Xenar 3.5/75mm no.3571236, sports-finder, strap, instruction book, 4 filters (yellow, orange, green), 6 plate film holders - all in original fitted outfit case Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11547) Title: Bertram BCI Ausrüstung
Description:
Bertram press-type camera outfit in beautiful condition, for exposures 6x6/6x9 on roll film or plates, with Xenar 3.5/105mm no.3771751 (hood), Tele-Xenar 5.5/180mm no.3655327 (caps), Angulon 6.8/65mm no.3656088 Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24767) Title: Bertram BCI outfit
Description:
Bertram press-type camera outfit in beautiful condition, for exposures 6x6/6x9 on rollfilm or plates, Xenar 3.5/105, Tele-Xenar 5.5/180, Angulon 6.8/65, sports finder, rollfilm backs, caps, filter, hood - in an outfit case Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 2,800 |
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| May 2005 | £360 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 240) Title: Bertram Type BCI no. 1419
Description:
Bertram Type BCI no. 1419 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Feb 2005 | £384 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 200) Title: Bertram Type BCI no. 1534
Description:
Bertram Type BCI no. 1534 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Mar 2004 | £334 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - THE PROPERTY OF A COLLE (Lot 228) Title: Bertram Type BCI no. 1419
Description:
Bertram Type BCI no. 1419 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bertram (BCI) worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Bertram (BCI) is worth roughly £330 to £800, with condition and completeness driving where an individual example lands in that range.
How much does a Bertram (BCI) sell for at auction?
Recorded hammer prices include £334 in 2004 and £800 in 2021, so recent sales suggest a Bertram (BCI) sells for several hundred pounds when it appears in the saleroom.
Why does the price vary so much?
With only two recorded sales, the price range reflects differences in condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day rather than a settled market value.