Ilford K.I.Monobar
The Ilford K.I.Monobar is a monorail-style technical camera sold under the Ilford name in the United Kingdom. It is aimed at studio and technical photography rather than handheld field use.
Sales data for the K.I.Monobar is very thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £280 in April 2024 is the only reference point we have for what the camera sells for today. Because that figure is a wholesale saleroom price rather than a retail asking price, dealer-listed examples typically command more, and the value of any individual camera is highly sensitive to completeness and condition.
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: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £438 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 241) Title: An Ilford KI Mono Bar Outfit
Description:
1954-61, white, with Schneider Angulon f/6.8 90mm lens, black, serial no. 2582411, body, G-VG, lens, G, shutter working, some internal haze/fungus, |
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| Oct 2025 | £262 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 88) Title: An Ilford Kennedy Instruments Monobar Camera
Description:
body G, controls operate well, bellows appear G, with viewfinder, Wray Supar f/4.5 4¼ inch lens, serial number 170500, all in fitted maker's case, |
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| Apr 2024 | £280 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 66) Title: An Ilford K. I. Monobar Camera
Description:
An Ilford K. I. Monobar Camera, all moves freely, body G-VG, bellows G-VG, with schneider Kreuznach 135mm f/4.7 lens, in Syncro Compur shutter, |
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| Jun 2023 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 246) Title: An Ilford K.I Monobar Camera
Description:
convered to Nikon F mount both ends |
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| May 2007 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16032) Title: Ilford KI Monobar Type U outfit
Description:
35mm monobar camera, complete with 2 film magazines, black bellows, wide-angle bellows, Dalleyer Wide Angle Anastigmat 6.5/2 3/8' no.561395 in Synchro Compur, finder lens, instructions, original case - a special camera, still sought after as a very useful outfit Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Dec 2002 | £1,175 | Christie's | |
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Auction: THE BRITISH CAMERA 1840-1960 THE JIM BARRON COLLECTION (Lot 2) Title: KI Monobar Type U technical camera
Description:
KI Monobar Type U technical camera Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Jun 2001 | £998 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 20) Title: KI Monobar camera
Description:
KI Monobar camera Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Oct 1999 | £690 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 296) Title: KI Monobar camera no. 10-3024-75
Description:
KI Monobar camera no. 10-3024-75 Estimate: £500 - £700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ilford K.I.Monobar worth?
Evidence is limited, but one UK auction hammer result of £280 in 2024 gives a baseline for what a complete example sells for at saleroom level.
How much does an Ilford K.I.Monobar sell for at auction?
The only verified hammer price we have on record is £280, so the auction value should be treated as approximate rather than an established market range.
Is the Ilford K.I.Monobar a usable camera today?
As a monorail technical camera it can still be used for studio work provided the bellows are light-tight and a suitable lens and film holder are fitted.