Bolex H16 Rex 4
The Bolex H16 Rex 4 is a 16mm spring-wound cine camera from the Swiss-made H16 Reflex series, fitted with a reflex viewing prism and a three-lens C-mount turret. It sits within the H16 Reflex lineage aimed at advanced amateur and professional documentary, educational and independent filmmakers.
Sales evidence for the H16 Rex 4 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result on file in 2012 sold for £340, which gives an indicative wholesale level rather than a reliable current market price. With only one data point, the price a Rex 4 sells for today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, mechanical health and whether lenses are included, so 2026 values should be confirmed against fresh comparable sales before relying on this figure.
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 2023
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| Jun 2023 | £975 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 660) Title: A Paillard Bolex H16 RX-4 16mm Cine Movie Camera Outfit
Description:
1969, serial no.242203, with a SOM Berthiot Pan-Cinor f/3.8 17-85mm zoom lens, spring motor runs for 30s without film at 24 frames/sec, camera VG, |
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| May 2012 | EUR 340 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13717) Title: Bolex H16 REX 4
Description:
16mm movie camera in top condition with Kern Yvar 2.8/75mm no.925758 (hood), Tele-Xenar 4.5/15cm no.1213634 Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolex H16 Rex 4 worth at UK auction?
The only recorded UK auction hammer result in our data is £340, so the worth of a Rex 4 today should be treated as approximate until further sales confirm the level.
How much does a Bolex H16 Rex 4 sell for?
Based on the single sale on file, a Rex 4 has sold for around £340 at auction, with the actual price varying with condition, completeness and any included C-mount lenses.
What affects the value of a Bolex H16 Rex 4?
Mechanical condition of the spring motor, clarity of the reflex prism, originality of the turret and the presence of working lenses are the main factors that move the price up or down.