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Ensign Selfix 820 Special

The Ensign Selfix 820 Special is a British folding roll-film camera that takes 120 film, produced by Houghton-Butcher (Ensign) in the post-war period. It sat at the upper end of the Selfix folder range when new, intended for photographers wanting a pocketable medium-format camera.

At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the Selfix 820 Special have ranged from about £110 to £210, with only a small number of recorded results to anchor a median near £160. Today the model trades in a thin market at saleroom level, so what one sells for depends heavily on shutter condition, bellows integrity and completeness of the case and finder.

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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
Aug 2023 £50 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £40 Special Auction Services
Mar 2023 £112 Flints Auctions
Nov 2004 EUR 208 Leitz Auction
Nov 2001 £70 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ensign Selfix 820 Special worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Selfix 820 Special is typically worth around £110 to £210 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does an Ensign Selfix 820 Special sell for at auction?

Recorded UK saleroom prices sit in the £110–£210 range, with clean, fully working examples achieving the upper end of that value band.

What affects the price of a Selfix 820 Special?

Bellows condition, shutter accuracy and the presence of the original case have the largest effect on the price a buyer will pay.

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