Galileo Optical Condor I
The Galileo Optical Condor I is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced in Italy in the post-war era. It was marketed as a precision-made compact viewfinder camera positioned against contemporary European rivals of the late 1940s and early 1950s.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Condor I have sat in the £44–£56 range, with a median around £50 — these are saleroom results, excluding commission. As of 2026 the model remains a thinly traded collector item, so what a Condor I sells for today is strongly tied to cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and rangefinder are functional.
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.
Prices updated: June 2022
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| Jun 2022 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 425) Title: An Galileo Optical Condor I Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, rangefinder patch not visible, with Eliog f/3.5 50mm lens, shutter working, optics F, some haze & fungus present, in makers (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2022 | £44 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 319) Title: An Galileo Optical Condor I Rangefinder Camera
Description:
with Eliog f/3.5 50mm lens, shutter requires attention |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Galileo Condor I worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between roughly £44 and £56, so a complete working example is typically worth around £50 at saleroom level.
How much does a Galileo Condor I sell for at auction?
Clean examples have sold for £44 to £56 in recent UK sales, with price driven mainly by cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and rangefinder still function.
Is the Galileo Condor I a collectible camera?
Yes, it is collected as an example of post-war Italian precision optics, though the market is thin and prices remain modest compared to German rangefinders of the same era.