Ernemann HEAG XV
The Ernemann HEAG XV is a folding plate camera produced by the Dresden maker Ernemann in the early twentieth century, before the company was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It was a mid-range strut-folding camera aimed at amateur plate photographers of its era.
Sales data for the HEAG XV is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2005 saw an example sell for £175. With only one wholesale saleroom datapoint to reference, today's value is difficult to pin down with confidence, and any current price would depend heavily on completeness, lens specification and bellows condition.
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 4 recorded sales — indicative only.
Most recent sale: April 2024.
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| Apr 2024 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 203) Title: An Ernemann Heag XV Folding Camera
Description:
black, body VG, shutter requires attention, with Detective Aplanat f/6.8 80mm lens, optics G-VG, some light haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 360 | £321 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37517) Title: Ernemann Heag XV
Description:
uncommon compact camera for 4.5x6cm exposures, in very good condition, second version with folding finder in bed, Detectiv Aplanat 6.8/80mm no.319379, original back Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Feb 2016 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 59) Title: An Ernemann Heag XV Camera
Description:
An Ernemann Heag XV Camera, 6x4.5", with Ernon f/6.8 80mm lens, black, serial no. 17445, body, G-VG, lens, VG, shutter sticking Estimate: £100 - £200 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 175 | £120 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24670) Title: Ernemann Heag XV
Description:
4.5x6cm, rare camera, first model with Detective Aplanat 6.8/80mm no.205389, fix-focus on infinity, magazine back, 3 film holders in leather case Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 350 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ernemann HEAG XV worth today?
Evidence is limited to a single 2005 UK auction sale at £175, so a reliable current value cannot be stated; condition, completeness and lens fitted will drive what any given example sells for.
How much does an Ernemann HEAG XV sell for at auction?
The only verified UK hammer price on record is £175, achieved in 2005, which gives a rough historical reference point rather than a current market price.
Is the Ernemann HEAG XV a usable camera?
It is a plate camera from the pre-Zeiss-Ikon Ernemann era, so use today depends on sourcing plate holders or a sheet-film adapter and on the bellows and shutter being in working order.