Graflex R.B. Graflex Series B
The R.B. Graflex Series B is a single-lens reflex roll-film/plate camera made by Graflex in the United States. It uses a focal-plane shutter and a waist-level reflex viewing hood, the format associated with the Graflex SLR line introduced in the early 20th century. The "R.B." designation refers to the revolving back, allowing the photographer to switch between portrait and landscape orientation without rotating the camera.
Auction data for the R.B. Graflex Series B is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £125 in April 2023 is the only confirmed reference point we have, so today's value should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price. As a wholesale auction figure (excluding buyer's and seller's commission), it suggests complete examples sell for around £100–£150, though condition, bellows integrity, and the presence of an original lens can shift what one sells for in either direction.
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: April 2023
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| Apr 2023 | £125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 210) Title: An R.B. Graflex Series B Medium Format SLR Camera
Description:
black, 1923-26, made by the Eastman Kodak Co. Folmer & Schwing Dept., format 2¼ x 3¼in. with a Kodak Ektar f/4.5 127mm lens, shutter fires, not |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_23959) Title: Graflex RB Series B
Description:
SLR for 6x9cm in superb condition with Kodak Anastigmat 4.5/5,5" no.EC31738, modern Graflex rollfilm holder Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an R.B. Graflex Series B worth today?
Based on limited UK auction evidence, an R.B. Graflex Series B is worth roughly £100–£150 at hammer, with the most recent verified sale at £125. Exceptional examples with original lenses and accessories can exceed this.
How much does an R.B. Graflex Series B sell for at auction?
The one verified UK auction sale in our records sold for £125 in 2023. With only a single data point the price a given example sells for can vary meaningfully with condition.
What does the "R.B." in R.B. Graflex Series B mean?
R.B. stands for Revolving Back, a feature that lets the photographer rotate the film back between horizontal and vertical orientation without moving the camera body.