Kowa Optical Kowa SE
The Kowa SE is a 35mm film SLR produced by the Japanese maker Kowa Optical. It is a fixed-lens camera aimed at the consumer end of the market when new.
UK auction hammer prices for the Kowa SE are modest today, with the two recorded saleroom results landing between £6 and £10. At this level the camera sells for pocket-change sums in the auction market, and condition of the shutter and meter has only a marginal effect on what it is worth.
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: August 2023
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| Aug 2023 | £10 | £10 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 252) Title: A Kowa SE SLR Camera
Description:
A Kowa SE SLR Camera, shutter working, meter unresponsive, self timer working, body G-VG, with 50mm f/1.8 lens, G-VG, in ERC, with manual, in maker's |
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| Mar 2023 | £6 | £5 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 142) Title: A Kowa SE 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, for parts, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kowa SE worth today?
Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Kowa SE is worth roughly £6 to £10, with the price depending on cosmetic and working condition.
How much does a Kowa SE sell for at auction?
The two logged UK auction sales show the Kowa SE selling for single-figure to low double-figure sums in GBP, so expect a hammer price around £10 for a tidy example.
Is the Kowa SE a collectible camera?
At current price levels it is a user-grade rather than collector-grade camera, and its value reflects that position in the market.