Kamera Werkstatten Reflex Box
The Kamera Werkstatten Reflex Box is a medium-format reflex camera produced by the German maker Kamera Werkstatten (KW) of Dresden. It was introduced in the 1930s as a simple box-form reflex aimed at amateur photographers seeking a waist-level viewing experience without the cost of a full SLR.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Reflex Box have ranged from about £31 to £210, with the two recorded results averaging near £120. With only a small number of saleroom appearances, what this camera is worth today varies sharply with cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and mirror are functional, so a clean, working example sells for considerably more than a tired one.
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: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £214 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica Timed Online (Lot 1059) Title: A Collectors End Lot, inc a Good, Working KW Reflex Box Camera
Description:
A Collectors End Lot, inc a Good, Working KW Reflex Box Camera. Also two large reflex plate cameras, both in need of work including to shutters, one ... read more |
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| Jan 2024 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 315) Title: A Kamera Werkstatten Reflex Box Camera
Description:
black, shutter not working, with maker's carry case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2021 | £99 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 265) Title: A Kamera Werkstatten Reflex Box Camera
Description:
1933, 6x9cm, black, with Steinheil Munchen Actinar f/4.5 105mm lens, black, serial no. 266694, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some light |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kamera Werkstatten Reflex Box worth?
Based on UK auction hammer results, the Reflex Box has a value ranging from roughly £31 for a rough example up to about £210 for a clean one, giving a rough midpoint near £120.
How much does a Reflex Box sell for at auction?
Recent UK sales show a price spread of £31 to £210 at the hammer, so the figure it sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition and shutter functionality.
Is the Reflex Box a good collector's camera?
It appeals to collectors of pre-war Dresden cameras and early reflex designs, but the thin sales record means price discovery is uncertain and buyers should focus on mechanical completeness.