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Linhof Kardan Super Color

The Linhof Kardan Super Color is a German-made monorail large format view camera, designed for studio and architectural work where full movements (rise, fall, shift, swing, tilt) are required. It sits within Linhof's Kardan monorail line, positioned as a professional studio tool rather than a field camera.

With only two recorded UK auction hammer results, the Kardan Super Color has sold for £138 and £200, giving a current range of roughly £140–£200 and a midpoint near £170 in 2026. Because these are saleroom hammer prices rather than dealer retail, condition of the bellows, rail, and standards has a strong effect on what a particular example sells for, and complete outfits with lens boards or accessories tend to achieve more than bare bodies.

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: October 2024

Date Price Source
Oct 2024 £200 Harper Field Auctions
Feb 2024 £138 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Linhof Kardan Super Color worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between about £140 and £200, with the value of any given example depending heavily on bellows condition and whether lens boards and a film back are included.

How much does a Linhof Kardan Super Color sell for at auction?

The two most recent UK saleroom results were £138 in February 2024 and £200 in October 2024, so a clean body typically sells for somewhere in that range.

Is the Linhof Kardan Super Color a good buy at this price?

At £140–£200 hammer it is an inexpensive route into Linhof-built large format, but the price reflects body-only sales — factor in the cost of a lens in shutter, film holders, and any bellows repair when judging overall value.