Linhof Technika 70
The Linhof Technika 70 is a medium-format technical field camera produced by the German manufacturer Linhof, designed around roll-film use rather than the larger sheet-film formats of its Technika siblings. When new it was positioned as a precision press and field camera for professional photographers who needed rangefinder handling with view-camera movements in a compact body.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Technika 70 have spanned roughly £160 to £750, with a median sale around £320 — these are saleroom wholesale results and exclude buyer's premium. Today in 2026 the price a Technika 70 sells for is heavily condition-sensitive, and completeness of the outfit (rangefinder cams, roll-film backs, matched lens) is the single largest factor in what the camera 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.
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| Oct 2024 | £160 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1886) Title: Linhof Technika 70 folding camera, serial number 1761122, with Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar-S 5.6/
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Linhof Technika 70 folding camera, serial number 1761122, with Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar-S 5.6/ |
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| Jul 1999 | £322 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 224) Title: Technika 70 no. 1731369
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Technika 70 no. 1731369 Estimate: £400 - £500 |
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| Mar 1999 | £805 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 269) Title: Technika 70 no. 1721419
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Technika 70 no. 1721419 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Aug 1998 | £747 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 386) Title: Technika 70 outfit
Description:
Technika 70 outfit Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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