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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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £2,250 Flints Auctions
May 2007 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction