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Busch Pressman

The Busch Pressman is a press-type folding camera associated with mid-20th-century news and commercial photography. It uses sheet film and was positioned as a working professional's field camera rather than a consumer product.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Busch Pressman have sat in a £120–£150 range across the limited records available, with a median near £135. Today the model sells for modest sums at saleroom level, and what a given example is worth depends heavily on the condition of the bellows, shutter and ground glass; the headline value can shift sharply once a working lens and film holders are included.

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 £120 Special Auction Services
Nov 2007 EUR 150 Leitz Auction