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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.

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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: November 2013

Date Price Value GBP Source
Nov 2013 EUR 400 £335 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 240 £166 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
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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.

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