Bolex Reflex Automatic P3 Zoom Reflex
The Bolex P3 Zoom Reflex is an 8mm cine camera, part of Bolex's amateur movie line introduced in the late 1950s. It was positioned as a consumer reflex-viewing cine camera with a built-in zoom lens.
Sales data for the P3 Zoom Reflex is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2022 saw one sell for £62. With only one record, today's price guidance is indicative rather than firm, and condition and working order will heavily influence what a Bolex P3 is worth at saleroom level.
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: July 2023
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| Jul 2023 | £100 | David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Maritime, Scientific Instruments & Cameras (Lot 3069) Title: Bolex Paillard P3 Zoom Reflex camera body, serial no 38090, with 'B te S.G.D.G Som Berthio...
Description:
Bolex Paillard P3 Zoom Reflex camera body, serial no 38090, with 'B te S.G.D.G Som Berthio... |
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| Oct 2022 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 642) Title: A Bolex Paillard Zoom Reflex P3 8mm Motion Picture Cine Camera
Description:
body G-VG, motor winds & runs, with fixed Som Berthiot Pan-Cinor f/1.9 8-40mm lens, optics G-VG, in fitted maker's case with adjustable handle hole (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolex P3 Zoom Reflex worth today?
Based on limited UK auction data, a P3 Zoom Reflex sold for £62 in 2022; clean working examples may sell for similar money, but the sample size is too small to give a firm value.
How much does a Bolex P3 Zoom Reflex sell for at auction?
The only verified UK hammer price on record is £62, so the current market price sits in that region pending further sales.
Is the Bolex P3 Zoom Reflex a good buy?
It can be a low-cost entry into 8mm cine if the mechanism runs cleanly, but factor in that 8mm film stock and processing costs now far exceed the camera's value.