Leitz Docuflex 35
The Leitz Docuflex 35 is a 35mm format camera produced by Leitz. It is a specialist instrument that appears infrequently on the open market, which makes establishing a stable price benchmark difficult.
With only two recorded UK auction hammer results — £850 in 2009 and £1,200 in 2006 — sales data is too thin to publish a reliable median for what a Docuflex 35 is worth in 2026. Past saleroom results sit in a £850–£1,200 range, but condition, completeness and bidder competition on the day will swing what any given example sells for.
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 2016
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34245) Title: Docuflex 35
Description:
Produced in the early 70's and described in the Leitz general catalogue of September 1973 (code 16774) as follows: Special motorized photographic camera for 16 and 35mm film, perforated and non-perforated, all formats standard reproduction. Can be focused by projection or using the lens. Designed for film up to 30 meters in length. Very few were made. Production was discontinued due to very high cost and some technical difficulties with the camera. On the inside of the camera is a plaque written: MANUFACTURED BY HIRAKAWA KOGYOSHA CO. LTD. FOR ERNST LEITZ WETZLAR. It comes with a 5.6/70mm lens (smooth focusing), all caps, Series VII filter adapter, 16779 magnifying finder, 3x format masks and a Reprovit adapter Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 900 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19294) Title: Docuflex 35
Description:
Produced in the early 70's and described in the Leitz general catalogue of September 1973 (code 16774) as follows: Special motorized photographic camera for 16 and 35mm film, perforated and non-perforated, all formats standard reproduction. Can be focused by projection or using the lens. Designed for film up to 30 meters in length. Very few were made. Production was discontinued due to very high cost and some technical difficulties with the camera. It comes with a 5.6/70mm lens, 2x magnifier 16779, copies of instructions, adapter to mount the Docuflex on the Reprovit IIa and accessories to convert the camera back to 35mm. At the inside of the camera is a plaque written: MANUFACTURED BY HIRAKAWA KOGYOSHA CO. LTD. FOR ERNST LEITZ WETZLAR Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26447) Title: Leitz Docuflex 35
Description:
Produced in the early 70’s and described in the Leitz general catalogue of September 1973 (code 16774) as follows: ‘Special motorized photographic camera for 16 and 35mm film, perforated and non-perforated; all formats standard reproduction. Can be focused by projection or using the lens.’ Designed for film up to 30 meters in length. Very few were made. Production was discontinued due to very high cost and some technical difficulties with the camera. It comes with 2 lenses (5.6/70mm and Elcan 5.6/52mm no.316-0015), magnifier 16779, in maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz Docuflex 35 worth today?
Public UK auction records are limited to two hammer results between £850 and £1,200, so a precise current value cannot be stated with confidence.
How much does a Leitz Docuflex 35 sell for at auction?
The two recorded hammer prices are £850 (2009) and £1,200 (2006); with so few data points, the realistic price for any individual example depends heavily on condition and bidder interest on the day.