Bolta-werk Photavit II
The Bolta-werk Photavit II is a compact viewfinder camera produced for the Bolta roll-film format, part of the small-format line manufactured in Germany in the mid-twentieth century. It was positioned as a pocketable everyday camera rather than a system model.
UK auction hammer results for the Photavit II are scarce, with a recorded sale at £81 in August 2022 — that figure represents the wholesale saleroom level rather than a dealer asking price. On the strength of that single data point, today the camera sells for somewhere in the region of £80, though the value of any individual example will move with cosmetic condition and shutter function.
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: August 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Aug 2022 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 500) Title: A Bolta Photvait II 35mm Viewfinder Camera
Description:
body G-VG, shutter working, with Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar f/3.5 37.5mm lens, optics G-VG, takes unperforated 35mm film Note: Lot imported under (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolta-werk Photavit II worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record available, a Photavit II is worth around £80 at hammer, with the price you actually pay swinging on condition and whether the shutter is working.
How much does a Photavit II sell for at auction?
The only verified UK saleroom result on file is £81 in 2022, so current auction prices are likely to sit close to that level until more sales data emerges.
Is the Photavit II a good buyer's camera?
It is a low-cost collectable rather than a working tool — the Bolta film format is hard to source, so most buyers value it as a display piece.