Linhof Kardan Bi-System
The Linhof Kardan Bi-System is a large format view camera produced by the German manufacturer Linhof. It is a studio and field camera offering the movements expected of a monorail-style technical camera.
Auction data for the Kardan Bi-System is thin: the only recorded UK hammer result is £400 in June 2024, which sets the current reference point for what one sells for at saleroom level today. Because this is a wholesale auction figure rather than a dealer asking price, retail values in 2026 will typically sit above this, and condition of the bellows, standards and rail will materially affect what an example is worth.
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: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 525) Title: A Linhof Kardan Bi-System 4 x 5 Camera Body
Description:
A Linhof Kardan Bi-System 4 x 5 Camera Body, all moves freely, front and rear standards, straight bellows, back, no focus screen, film holder, with |
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| Jun 2024 | £400 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 449) Title: A Linhof Kardan Bi-System 4x5 Monorail Camera
Description:
silver, condition VG, appears lightly used, with Schneider-Kreuznach Technika Symmar f/5.6 150mm lens, barrel G, optics G, in a Linhof Shutter, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Linhof Kardan Bi-System worth?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Kardan Bi-System has sold for around £400 at hammer, though a single data point means the true market value range is uncertain.
How much does a Linhof Kardan Bi-System sell for at auction?
The most recent recorded UK auction price is £400 in 2024; clean, complete outfits with extra lensboards or bellows can command more, while incomplete bodies tend to fetch less.
What format is the Linhof Kardan Bi-System?
It is a large format view camera, used with sheet film holders rather than roll film by default.