Bolex H16 Rex 5
The Bolex H16 Rex 5 is a Swiss-made 16mm spring-wound cine camera with a reflex viewing system and a three-lens turret. It sits in the Rex line of H16 bodies that Bolex produced for serious amateur and professional 16mm filmmakers.
Hammer prices at recent UK auction have fallen in a wide £1,800–£2,300 band, with a midpoint near £2,000, reflecting how few examples reach the saleroom. As of 2026 the H16 Rex 5 still sells for strong money when offered, but with only a handful of wholesale results to reference, today's value depends heavily on cosmetic condition, mechanical health and which lenses accompany the body.
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.
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| Nov 2025 | £2,250 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 487) Title: A Paillard Bolex H16 REX-5 16mm Cine Camera
Description:
1967, black/chrome, serial no. 253662, body, VG, motor winds and runs, complete with maker's fitted case |
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| May 2007 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15873) Title: Bolex H16 REX 5/TV
Description:
mint and very late all black Bolex, camera can be converted to Super 16, built-in saddle for 400' magazine, TV mask built in the viewfinder with 13x magnification, mint Macro-Switar 1.1/26mm H16RX no.1142514 (cap, case), Cosmicar 1.4/12.5mm no.13870, original maker's box. A beautiful camera for collectors and professional users. Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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