Jos-pe Tri-Color Camera
The Jos-Pe Tri-Color Camera is an early colour-separation camera that exposes three negatives simultaneously through red, green and blue filters to produce tri-colour images. It is a specialist plate camera from the pre-war era, aimed at professional colour reproduction work rather than general photography.
Sales data is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £2,800 from 2008, which sets the only documented reference point for what one of these sells for at saleroom level. As of 2026 the model trades infrequently, and any current value should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market price.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: June 2017
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 3,800 | £3,334 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35641) Title: Jos-Pe Tri-Color-Camera
Description:
very rare 4,5x6cm German all-metal camera for single-shot three colour separation negatives, Steinheil Anastigmat Quinar 2,5/10,5cm no.168137 in Compound shutter, uncommon focusing system by moving all three plates back and forth simultaneously, inclusive ground glass, three original film holders, the camera is in exceptional, near mint condition Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 4,500 | £3,910 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33500) Title: Jos-Pe Tri-Color-Camera
Description:
very rare 4,5x6cm German all-metal camera for single-shot three colour separation negatives, Steinheil Anastigmat Quinar 2,5/10,5cm no.168139 in Compound shutter, uncommon focusing system by moving all three plates back and forth simultaneously, inclusive ground glass, four original film holders and leather case, the camera is in exceptional, near mint condition, with all accuracy relevant parts still sealed with original red Jos-Pe seals Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 2,800 | £2,326 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17761) Title: Jos-Pe Tri-Color Camera
Description:
4.5x6cm, very rare German all-metal camera for single-shot 3-color separation negatives, Quinar 2.5/10.5cm no.165129 in Compound shutter Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Jos-Pe Tri-Color Camera worth today?
On the only UK auction record available, one sold for £2,800 at hammer in 2008; with just one data point, the current worth is uncertain and condition-dependent.
How much does a Jos-Pe Tri-Color Camera sell for at auction?
The single documented hammer price is £2,800, so that figure is the only firm reference for what this camera sells for in the UK saleroom market.
Why is the price so variable?
With only one recorded sale, there is no established range, and value is driven heavily by completeness, filter condition and optical alignment.