Kochmann Reflex Korelle (Preproduction)
The Reflex Korelle is a medium-format single-lens reflex camera made by the German manufacturer Kochmann, introduced in the 1930s as a 6x6 roll-film SLR. This entry covers a preproduction example, predating the standard production run that followed.
Sales data is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £300 in 2006 is the only reference point, so any current value figure for this preproduction Reflex Korelle in 2026 is indicative rather than firm. Hammer prices at saleroom level for prototype and preproduction cameras are highly condition- and provenance-sensitive, and a verified preproduction body can sell for a meaningful premium over a standard Reflex Korelle when documentation is present. Because only one data point exists, buyers should treat the £300 figure as a historical reference for what the camera previously sold for rather than a reliable guide to what it is worth today.
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 2006
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15650) Title: Kochmann Reflex Korelle Pre-Series
Description:
6x6cm SLR, pre-series camera with focal-plane shutter B, 10-1000, Nickel fittings, Tessar 2.8/8cm no.1638409, in good original condition, according to McKeown's there are no sales records of this camera known! Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kochmann Reflex Korelle (Preproduction) worth today?
Public auction data is limited to a single UK hammer result of £300, so a precise current value cannot be given; a well-documented preproduction example would likely command a premium over a standard Reflex Korelle, but only with verified provenance.
How much does a Reflex Korelle Preproduction sell for at auction?
The only recorded sale in our data is £300 at UK auction in 2006; with just one data point there is no reliable median or range to quote for what one sells for today.
Why is the price range for this camera uncertain?
Preproduction Kochmann Reflex Korelle bodies appear on the market very rarely, and with only one verified sale in the history we have, any stated price would be speculative rather than evidence-based.