Galileo Optical Condor II
The Galileo Optical Condor II is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced in Italy in the post-war era. It was positioned as a precision-built compact camera aimed at photographers seeking a fixed-lens 35mm body during a period when Italian optics makers competed with German imports.
With only a single recorded UK auction result, the Condor II is a thinly traded camera at saleroom level today; the most recent hammer price in 2025 was £240, which sets a current reference point for what a presentable example sells for. Because these are wholesale auction results rather than retail asking prices, dealer-listed examples can sit higher, and condition of the leatherette, shutter and rangefinder optics will materially affect value.
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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| Aug 2025 | £238 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 49) Title: A Galileo Optical Condor II Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1952, chrome, serial no. 00213346, with Officine Galileo Esaog f/2 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 028776, body, VG, shutter working, lens, F-G, some |
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| Dec 2021 | £136 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 552) Title: A Galileo Optical Condor II Rangefinder Camera
Description:
with Officine Galileo Esaog f/2 50mm lens, body, F, shutter working, lens, VG |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Galileo Condor II worth today?
Based on UK auction data, a Condor II is worth around £240 at hammer in 2026, though the sample size is very small and individual results vary with condition.
How much does a Galileo Condor II sell for at auction?
The most recent verified UK auction sale was £238 in August 2025; this is the only recorded hammer price in our dataset, so treat it as a single reference rather than an established market range.
Is the Condor II a rare camera?
It appears infrequently in UK salerooms, which makes pricing data thin and means the value of any individual example depends heavily on condition and completeness.