Eclair Cameflex
The Eclair Cameflex is a French-built motion picture camera designed for 35mm cine film work. It became known in the post-war era as a hand-holdable production camera used widely in newsreel, documentary and feature filmmaking.
Auction data for the Cameflex is thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from 2006 saw an example sell for £480 at hammer, which gives the only firm reference point for what one is worth today in 2026. Because that figure is a wholesale auction-hammer price rather than a dealer asking price, condition, completeness of magazines and motors, and inclusion of original lenses are likely to move what a comparable camera sells for. With only one data point, any current price guide for the Cameflex should be treated as indicative rather than a tight range.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Based on 2 recorded sales — indicative only.
Most recent sale: February 2014.
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| Feb 2014 | £150 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment Auction on Thursday 13 February 2014 at 10:00 (Lot 307) Title: An Eclair Cameflex 35mm Cine Body
Description:
An Eclair Cameflex 35mm Cine Body, body, G, with magazine, spare front plate, and 3 rolls of 35mm film, untested Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2006 | £480 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 158) Title: Caméflex no. A/45
Description:
Caméflex no. A/45 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Eclair Cameflex worth today?
The only verified UK auction record on file is a 2006 hammer price of £480, so a clean, complete example can reasonably be benchmarked around that level, with condition and accessories driving the actual price.
How much does an Eclair Cameflex sell for at auction?
Recorded saleroom data is limited to a single result of £480 at hammer, which is the clearest reference for current value until further sales are logged.
Is the Eclair Cameflex a stills or cine camera?
It is a motion picture (cine) camera for 35mm film, not a stills camera, which is why it appears in specialist cinematographic auctions rather than general photographica sales.