Bolex H16 EMB Electric
The Bolex H16 EMB Electric is a 16mm motion-picture camera in the Swiss-built H16 reflex line, fitted with an electric motor drive. It sits in the later, professional segment of Bolex's 16mm range, aimed at users who needed sync-capable electric running rather than spring-wound operation.
UK auction hammer prices for the H16 EMB Electric have ranged from £380 to £1,750 across recent sales, a wide spread that reflects how much condition, completeness and included lenses drive value at saleroom level. With only two data points on record, there is no reliable median, but as of 2026 a clean, working body with original accessories sells for considerably more than a stripped or untested example. Buyers searching for what a Bolex H16 EMB is worth today should treat the upper figure as lens- and outfit-inclusive rather than body-only.
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 | £380 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 365) Title: A Bolex H16 EMB Electric 16mm Cine Camera
Description:
A Bolex H16 EMB Electric 16mm Cine Camera, serial no 306607, untested, note from vendor describing ''repairable'' electric fault, body G-VG, with |
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| Apr 2025 | £1,750 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 315A) Title: A Bolex H16 EBM Electric 16mm Cine Camera
Description:
with P. Angenieux Type 10x12B f/2.2 12-120mm lens, black, serial no. 1202587, body, VG, untested, lens, VG, some light internal marks |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolex H16 EMB Electric worth at UK auction?
Recent UK auction hammer prices have fallen between £380 and £1,750, with the higher figure typically reflecting outfits that include lenses and accessories rather than a body alone.
How much does a Bolex H16 EMB Electric sell for today?
In 2026, the price a Bolex H16 EMB Electric sells for at auction depends heavily on whether the electric motor runs correctly and what glass is included, with the recorded range spanning roughly £380 to £1,750.
What affects the value of a Bolex H16 EMB Electric most?
Working condition of the electric motor, optical clarity of the reflex prism, and the presence of original lenses and power accessories are the main factors that move the price.