Ertel Filmette II
The Ertel Filmette II is a German-made cine camera. With only a single recorded auction result it sits in the specialist end of the cine collector market rather than mainstream still-camera collecting.
Sales history for the Filmette II is extremely thin: the only logged UK auction hammer result is £1,600 from May 2007, so today there is no reliable price band to quote. Buyers asking what an Ertel Filmette II is worth in 2026 should treat that single saleroom figure as wholesale-level evidence only, since hammer prices exclude commission and a sample of one cannot establish a market median.
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.
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| May 2007 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15874) Title: Ertel Filmette II 35mm
Description:
hand cranked 35mm motion picture camera build by Ertel AG in Munich, wooden body with brass fittings, Ertoplan 3.1/50mm lens, constructed to hold 60m cine film, in good original condition – a nice collectors item! Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2006 | £780 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 122) Title: Ertel Filmette II no. 25200
Description:
Ertel Filmette II no. 25200 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 729 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21657) Title: Ertel, Germany Filmette II
Description:
35mm, hand-cranked with handle, walnut case with 2 internal film magazines and an Ertoplan f/3.5 36mm lens Estimate: EUR 1,923 - EUR 210 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ertel Filmette II worth?
On the only recorded UK auction sale the Filmette II sold for £1,600 at hammer in 2007; with no further data points a current value cannot be reliably quoted.
How much does an Ertel Filmette II sell for at auction?
The single verified saleroom price is £1,600, which reflects wholesale hammer level rather than a retail asking price.
Is the Ertel Filmette II a rare camera?
Auction appearances are very infrequent, which is why pricing data for this model is sparse and each sale tends to be treated on its own merits.