ISO Bilux
The ISO Bilux is a camera produced by the Italian maker ISO (Industria Scientifica Ottica). It is a relatively obscure mid-twentieth-century Italian model that surfaces only occasionally on the collector market.
With just one recorded UK auction-hammer result for the ISO Bilux — £1,563 in November 2004 — there is no meaningful range or median to quote, and that wholesale saleroom figure should be treated as a single historic data point rather than a guide to what the camera is worth today in 2026. Scarcity at auction means current value is highly dependent on condition and on whoever happens to be bidding on the day, and a fresh appearance could sell for materially more or less than that figure.
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 2016
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 2,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34367) Title: ISO Bilux
Description:
beautiful and rare Italian Leica copy with folding trigger in base plate, in very fine and perfect working condition, Iriar 3.5/5cm lens no.03160, lens cap, original everready case Estimate: EUR 2,600 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 1,563 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24598) Title: ISO Italy Bilux
Description:
very rare Leica copy with rapid wind similar to Leicavit, technically and optically in very good condition with Iriar 3.5/5cm no.03112 Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an ISO Bilux worth today?
Auction evidence is extremely thin: a single UK hammer result of £1,563 from 2004 is the only recorded sale, so today's value is uncertain and would depend heavily on condition and bidder interest on the day.
How much does an ISO Bilux sell for at auction?
The only documented UK auction-hammer price is £1,563, achieved in November 2004; with no recent comparables, current sale prices cannot be reliably predicted.
Why is the ISO Bilux price so hard to pin down?
It rarely comes to market, and a single historic sale is not a robust basis for a market value — collector demand for scarce Italian cameras can swing prices significantly between appearances.