Kalimar Six Sixty
The Kalimar Six Sixty is a medium-format roll-film camera sold under the Kalimar import brand. It sits in the consumer-to-enthusiast tier of mid-20th-century medium-format photography.
With only one verified UK auction hammer result on file, the Kalimar Six Sixty sells for around £160 at saleroom level today, and that figure should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable median. Because hammer prices reflect wholesale auction levels rather than retail, dealer asking prices for comparable examples will typically sit higher, and the limited sample means the true market value could shift materially with the next result.
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: October 2024
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| Oct 2024 | £200 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 251) Title: A Kalimar Six Sixty Camera
Description:
A Kalimar Six Sixty Camera, serial no FT85128, shutter working, body G, some grime & light wear, Kaligar 80mm f/2.8 lens, barrel G, elements G, some |
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| Jun 2024 | £275 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 412) Title: A Kalimar Six Sixty Medium Format Reflex Camera
Description:
gloss grey, body VG, shutter works and speeds appear correct but curtain is slow to close, has a Kaligar f/2.8 80mm lens, aperture blades G, light |
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| Apr 2024 | £160 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 225) Title: A Kalimar Six Sixty Camera
Description:
A Kalimar Six Sixty Camera, serial no FT8414106, shutter working, body G, some surface grime, with Kaligar 80mm f/2.8 lens, barrel G, elements G, |
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| Jan 2019 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Photographica Auction Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 10.00 (Lot 570) Title: A Kalimar Six Sixty Roll Film SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
A Kalimar Six Sixty Roll Film SLR Camera Outfit, serial no FT88369, shutter working, body F, some lifting to leatherette, with Kaligar 150mm f/4 tele lens, barrel G, elements G, internal dust, Kaligar HC 52mm f/3.5 lens, barrel G, wear to filter ring, elements VG Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 1,425 | £968 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25595) Title: Kalimar Six Sixty
Description:
6x6cm SLR, body painted gray, Kaligar 2.8/80mm no.84385, cap Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kalimar Six Sixty worth today?
Based on the single UK auction hammer result on file from 2024, a Kalimar Six Sixty has a recorded value of around £160, though one data point is not enough to establish a reliable price.
How much does a Kalimar Six Sixty sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction sale in our records achieved a hammer price of £160, which excludes buyer's and seller's commission.
Is the Kalimar Six Sixty a good buy at this price?
At around £160 it can be reasonable for a fully working example, but condition drives value heavily on cameras of this age and a non-functioning body is worth considerably less.