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Linhof Aero-Technika

The Linhof Aero-Technika is a German-made large-format technical camera, a variant of Linhof's Technika series adapted for aerial photography. It was produced for handheld use, typically equipped with a grip and viewfinder system suited to airborne work.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Aero-Technika have ranged from roughly £600 to £980, with a median around £900 across recorded results. Today the model trades thinly at saleroom level, and what an example is worth depends heavily on completeness of the original handgrip, finder, and any matched lens; clean outfits sell for more than bare bodies.

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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 2006

Date Price Source
Nov 2006 £600 Christie's
Sep 2004 £896 Christie's
Nov 2000 £1,116 Christie's
Mar 1998 £977 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Linhof Aero-Technika worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results sit between about £600 and £980, with the price a given example sells for driven by condition and the presence of the original grip, finder, and lens.

How much does a Linhof Aero-Technika sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices cluster near £900, though complete outfits with matched accessories tend to achieve the upper end of that range.

What affects the value of an Aero-Technika?

Bellows integrity, rangefinder calibration, and the inclusion of original aerial-specific accessories are the main factors that move the price up or down.

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