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Goerz Minicord III

The Goerz Minicord III is a subminiature twin-lens reflex camera using 16mm film, aimed at the compact-camera market of its era. It was produced by the Austrian branch of Goerz and positioned as a precision pocketable TLR rather than a mass-market snapshot camera.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Minicord III have sat between roughly £160 and £300, with a midpoint near £230 based on a small set of saleroom results. Because only a handful of examples have traded, values today are highly condition-sensitive and a clean, working body with intact viewing hood tends to sell for more than a cosmetically tired one.

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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.

Prices updated: May 2023

Date Price Source
May 2023 £188 Flints Auctions
May 2010 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 340 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 303 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 688 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £155 Christie's
Jan 2001 £446 Christie's
Mar 1999 £195 Christie's
Nov 1998 £115 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Goerz Minicord III worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Minicord III is worth roughly £160 to £300, depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does a Goerz Minicord III sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices sit around the £160–£300 range, with the limited sample size meaning individual results can fall outside that band.

Why does the Minicord III command the price it does?

It is a scarce Austrian subminiature TLR with an unusual 16mm format, so collector interest rather than user demand drives its value.

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