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Ernemann Minaitur Ernoflex

The Ernemann Miniatur Ernoflex is a small-format single-lens reflex camera made by the Dresden firm Ernemann in the 1920s. It uses a waist-level reflex viewing system with a focal-plane shutter, in a compact leather-covered wooden body aimed at photographers who wanted SLR handling in a pocketable size.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Miniatur Ernoflex have ranged from around £60 to £430, with two November 2025 results of £60 and £160 suggesting a current median value near £160 for average examples. A stronger 2020 sale reached £434, and an older 2002 result of £1,000 shows that exceptional, complete examples have historically sold for much more. As of today the camera is thinly traded, and the price a given example sells for depends heavily on shutter condition, the state of the leather covering, and whether the original lens and plate holders are present — all figures quoted here are saleroom hammer results, not retail asking prices.

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 £160 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £60 Special Auction Services
Nov 2020 £434 Flints Auctions
Nov 2002 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ernemann Miniatur Ernoflex worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer prices, a Miniatur Ernoflex is typically worth between £60 and £430, with a median around £160 for average examples.

How much does a Miniatur Ernoflex sell for at auction?

Recent examples have sold for £60 and £160 in November 2025, while a cleaner 2020 example sold for £434 at UK auction.

Why do Miniatur Ernoflex prices vary so much?

Value is highly condition-sensitive: a working shutter, clear optics, intact bellows, and the presence of original plate holders and lens can push the price toward the upper end of the range, while tired or incomplete examples sell near the bottom.

Is the Miniatur Ernoflex a good user camera?

It is primarily a collector's piece; the focal-plane shutter and plate-back design make regular use impractical compared with later rollfilm SLRs, which is reflected in its modest price.