Kowa Optical Kallo W
The Kowa Kallo W is a 35mm film camera produced by Kowa Optical of Japan. It sits within Kowa's mid-20th-century rangefinder line and was sold as a fixed-lens viewfinder camera for general photographic use.
Sales data for the Kallo W is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2012 records a price of £150, so any sense of what one is worth today rests on that lone wholesale data point. With no recent comparables, sellers and buyers in the auction market should treat that figure as indicative only, and condition — particularly shutter function and lens clarity — will drive where a clean example sells for now.
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: May 2012
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2012 | EUR 150 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13678) Title: Kowa Kallo W (Wide)
Description:
RF coupled Japanese 35mm camera with Prominar F.C. 2.8/35mm no.169746 in Seikosha-MX shutter, with original case and maker's box Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kowa Kallo W worth?
Evidence is limited to a single UK auction hammer result of £150 from 2012, so the current value is uncertain and heavily condition-dependent.
How much does a Kowa Kallo W sell for at auction?
The only recorded sale in our data realised £150 at hammer; without further comparables, that price is the best available reference rather than a reliable market median.
Is the Kowa Kallo W a collectible camera?
It has a niche following among collectors of Japanese 35mm cameras, but the lack of recent sales activity suggests demand is modest compared with better-known rangefinders of the period.