Lumiere Elax II
The Lumiere Elax II is a French-made camera produced by Lumiere of Lyon, a firm active in photographic manufacturing during the mid-twentieth century. It sits in the compact roll-film and folding-camera tradition that Lumiere built its catalogue around.
Sales data for the Elax II is extremely thin, with only a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £1,100 from 2007 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail price. On that basis the model has historically sold for a four-figure sum, but with one data point the current market value in 2026 is difficult to pin down and condition, completeness and provenance would heavily influence what a similar example is worth today.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20742) Title: Lumiere Elax II
Description:
folding strut camera for 3x4cm exposures on 127 film, stainless steel focal-plane shutter to 1/1000s, coated Som Berthiot Flor 3.5/50mm no.888948, chrome top housing, lever advance, in top condition, very scarce, possibly less than 20 examples made Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Lumiere Elax II worth?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £1,100, so while that figure indicates the model can reach four figures, it is not a reliable guide to what every example sells for.
How much does a Lumiere Elax II sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction sale price in our data is £1,100 (hammer, excluding commission). With so little data the realistic range and median cannot be stated with confidence.
Is the Lumiere Elax II a rare camera?
Public auction appearances are infrequent, which is reflected in the sparse sales record available for this model.