Bolex H16 M
The Bolex H16 M is a 16mm spring-wound cine camera from the Swiss-made H16 family, a line aimed at advanced amateur and professional documentary, scientific and educational filmmakers from the mid-20th century onward.
Sales data for the H16 M is very thin: the only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £132 from 2006, so a current 2026 market price cannot be reliably stated. Buyers asking what a Bolex H16 M is worth today should treat that figure as a rough historical reference point only and check current saleroom results before bidding.
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: June 2026
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| Jun 2026 | £312 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 703) Title: A Bolex Paillard H16M Cine Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, motor winds and runs, with an Angenieux f/2.2 17-68mm lens and extension eyepiece Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this lot for UK |
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| May 2026 | £380 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 367) Title: A Bolex H16 M 16mm Cine Camera
Description:
A Bolex H16 M 16mm Cine Camera, serial no 238113, motor runs, body G, some slight lifting to leatherette on lens turret, with Kern Switar 10mm f/1.6 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18827) Title: Bolex H16M
Description:
rare H16M in good condition with Yvar 2.8/12.5mm Stereo no.232337, caps, (including a Stereo film), extension tubes, RX Fader, all in fitted case Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Jun 2007 | £180 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 318) Title: Bolex H16 M no. 237474
Description:
Bolex H16 M no. 237474 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| May 2006 | £132 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Magic Lanterns and Photographs (Lot 97) Title: Bolex H16 M no. 203090
Description:
Bolex H16 M no. 203090 Estimate: £60 - £90 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolex H16 M worth today?
With only one verified UK auction record on file (£132 hammer in 2006), there is not enough recent data to give a reliable current value; condition, completeness and any included lenses will drive the price.
How much does a Bolex H16 M sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction hammer result is £132, but this is a 20-year-old data point and current sale prices may differ substantially.
Is the Bolex H16 M a 16mm film camera?
Yes, the H16 M is part of Bolex's H16 series of 16mm spring-wound cine cameras.