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Linhof Technika III

The Linhof Technika III is a German-made folding technical field camera for sheet film, part of Linhof's Technika line of metal-bodied large-format cameras. It was positioned as a professional tool offering camera movements suitable for studio, landscape and architectural work.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Technika III have ranged widely from around £160 to £900, with a median near £630 reflecting how much condition, format size and included accessories influence what each example sells for. As of 2026, clean working bodies with matching ground glass and bellows tend to sit toward the upper end of that range, while incomplete or worn examples are worth considerably less. Buyers searching for what a Technika III is worth should expect that price is driven primarily by bellows integrity and the presence of original lens boards.

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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: March 2025

Date Price Source
Mar 2025 £375 Flints Auctions
Mar 2025 £160 Special Auction Services
May 2023 £325 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 USD 2,000 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Feb 2020 £160 Harper Field Auctions
Dec 2010 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 320 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 229 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 417 Leitz Auction
Nov 2001 £211 Christie's
Jul 1999 £575 Christie's
Nov 1998 £207 Christie's
Oct 1998 £632 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Linhof Technika III worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £160 and £900, with condition, completeness and included lens boards driving where a particular example falls in that range.

How much does a Linhof Technika III sell for at auction?

Hammer prices have a median around £630, though tatty bodies with worn bellows can sell for under £200 while clean, complete outfits achieve the higher end of the range.

What most affects the price of a Technika III?

Bellows condition, smooth operation of the rangefinder and movements, and the presence of original Linhof lens boards have the largest effect on value.

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