Kowa Optical Kallo 140
The Kowa Kallo 140 is a 35mm fixed-lens rangefinder camera made by Japanese maker Kowa Optical. It is a leaf-shutter viewfinder model from the era when Japanese manufacturers were producing compact rangefinders for the consumer market.
Auction data for the Kallo 140 is very thin: the only recorded UK saleroom result is a single hammer price of £240 from 2003, so any present-day value in 2026 should be treated as indicative rather than established. With just one data point the Kallo 140 is effectively a niche collector item, and what it sells for today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, working shutter, and the presence of the original case.
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 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 240 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22370) Title: Kowa Kallo 140
Description:
35mm Sucherkamera mit lichtstarkem 1,4/50mm Prominar, Deckel, Tasche, sehr guter Zustand Estimate: EUR 19,590 - EUR 1,509,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kowa Kallo 140 worth today?
Public UK auction evidence is limited to a single hammer result of £240, so a precise current value cannot be given with confidence; expect price to track condition closely.
How much does a Kowa Kallo 140 sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction sale we have on file fetched £240 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Kowa Kallo 140 a collectible camera?
It is a lesser-known Japanese 35mm rangefinder rather than a mainstream collector model, which is why sales records and price data are sparse.