Linhof Technorama 617 S
The Linhof Technorama 617 S is a panoramic medium-format film camera that exposes a 6×17 cm frame on 120 or 220 roll film. Built by the German manufacturer Linhof, it was positioned as a specialist tool for landscape and architectural photographers seeking an extreme wide aspect ratio in a single exposure.
Sales evidence for the Technorama 617 S is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from November 2022 closed at £3,000, which is the only data point available for current value guidance. With just one sale on file, that figure should be read as indicative rather than a reliable median, and what a 617 S sells for today will depend heavily on lens fitted, finder condition and overall completeness at saleroom level.
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 2022
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| Nov 2022 | £3,000 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 219) Title: A Linhof Technorama 617S Medium Format Panoramic Camera
Description:
1988, black, serial no. B051196, with Schneider Super-Angulon f/5.6 90mm lens, black, serial no. 14457353, body, VG, lens, VG-E, shutter requires |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 3,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12237) Title: Linhof Technorama 617 S
Description:
6x17cm panoramic-camera with Schneider Kreuznach MC Super-Angulon 5.6/90mm no.14477121 (clean lenses), finder, cap, cable release, instructions, metal carrying case Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Linhof Technorama 617 S worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Technorama 617 S body and lens sold for £3,000 hammer in 2022; current value will vary with lens choice and condition.
How much does a Linhof Technorama 617 S sell for at auction?
Only one verified UK saleroom result is on file at £3,000, so the price a given example fetches depends strongly on the specific lens, finder and accessories included.
Why is the Technorama 617 S priced so high compared with other medium-format cameras?
It is a specialist 6×17 panoramic camera with a precision-built body and a calibrated wide-angle lens, and survivors are scarce, which supports the value seen in auction results.