Mamiya Press
The Mamiya Press is a Japanese medium format press/rangefinder camera system with interchangeable lenses and interchangeable roll-film backs. It was aimed at working press and commercial photographers who wanted larger-than-35mm negatives in a hand-held body, and sits alongside the later Universal Press in Mamiya's press-camera lineup.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for Mamiya Press bodies have typically fallen in a £94–£220 range, with a median around £140. A £220 result in January 2026 sits at the top of today's band and usually reflects a complete outfit with a lens and back, while body-only or cosmetically tired examples tend to hammer closer to £90–£140. These are saleroom results — wholesale levels rather than dealer retail — so condition, completeness of the lens/back/grip set, and working rangefinder coupling all move the number noticeably.
Variants
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| 23 Deluxe | — | — | 0 | — |
| G | — | — | 2 | £110 – £220 |
| S | — | — | 0 | — |
| Standard | — | — | 5 | £75 – £202 |
| Super 23 | — | — | 10 | £70 – £350 |
| Universal | — | — | 13 | £45 – £550 |
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Based on 41 recorded sales.
Last checked on eBay: 7 August 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.
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| Aug 2026 | USD 350 | £258 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Universal | |
Title: [N MINT] Mamiya Universal Press Film Camera 100mm F3.5 Lens 6x9 type III JAPAN
Description:
Total Condition;. Serial Number;. There is no fungus. There is no fog. Weekends are not available because office is closed. No problem in the view. There are a few tiny dusts. I send a product byDHL. Location: MATSUE, SHIMANE, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 350 | £258 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Universal | |
Title: [N MINT] Mamiya Universal Press Film Camera 100mm F3.5 Lens 6x9 type III JAPAN
Description:
Total Condition;. Serial Number;. There is no fungus. There is no fog. Weekends are not available because office is closed. No problem in the view. There are a few tiny dusts. I send a product byDHL. Location: MATSUE, SHIMANE, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 80 | £60 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Universal | |
Title: [N MINT] Mamiya Universal Press Black Medium Format Film Camera Body From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Total Condition;. No problem in the view. Serial Number;. Weekends are not available because office is closed. tiny scuffs from normal use. Location: AKISHIMA, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 80 | £60 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Universal | |
Title: [N MINT] Mamiya Universal Press Black Medium Format Film Camera Body From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Total Condition;. No problem in the view. Serial Number;. Weekends are not available because office is closed. tiny scuffs from normal use. Location: AKISHIMA, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 270 | £202 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Standard | |
Title: 【N MINT+ in Box】Mamiya Press 23 Standard 6x9 Camera w/Sekor 90mm f3.5 From JAPAN
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 【N MINT+ in Box】Mamiya Press 23 Standard 6x9 Camera w/Sekor 90mm f3.5 From JAPAN at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Location: Osaka, Osaka, Japan |
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| Feb 2026 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Universal | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 269) Title: A Mamiya Universal Press Medium Format Film Camera Body
Description:
grey, body G-VG, in non-matching camera box, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2026 | £220 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | G | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 312) Title: A Mamiya Press Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Mamiya Press Rangefinder Camera, serial no 2870832, body F-G, some paint wear/scratches, small ding to top corner, rangefinder working, with Mamiya |
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| Oct 2025 | £239 | £190 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | Universal | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 302) Title: Mamiya Universal 6x9cm Rangefinder Camera.
Description:
Body #A98817 with an interchangeable 6cm x 9cm roll film back (both with signs of normal use). Fitted with a 127mm f4.7 Sekor lens (shutter firing, ... read more |
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| Oct 2025 | £88 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 287) Title: A Mamiya Super 23 Press Camera
Description:
A Mamiya Super 23 Press Camera Serial No: A86624 Body: F - paint wear and dents to top plate Shutter: working Lens: Mamiya Sekor 100mm f/3.5 Optics: (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Aug 2025 | £438 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 164) Title: A Mamiya Super 23 Press Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising the Mamiya Super 23 body, G, lenses a Mamiya-Sekor f/6.3 65mm, optics F with haze, a Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 100mm, optics F-G with haze, a |
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| May 2025 | £200 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 65) Title: A Mamiya Press Super 23 Camera
Description:
A Mamiya Press Super 23 Camera, serial no A 13679, body G, two tint dings to top plate, light scratches to top plate, range finder working, with |
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| Apr 2025 | £119 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 265) Title: A Mamiya Super 23 Press Camera
Description:
silver, serial number A19503, body F, rangefinder patch clear and moving, rear bellows appear G, with a Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 10mm lens, optics G, |
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| Mar 2025 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Standard | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 267) Title: A Mamiya Press Large Format Camera
Description:
black, body P-F, leatherette lifting, with a Mamiya-Sekor f/6.3 65mm lens, shutter needs attention, with a 65mm finder, a multi-format roll film back, |
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| Mar 2025 | £225 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 240) Title: A Mamiya Super 23 Medium Format Rangefinder Camera Outfit,
Description:
black, serial no. A58482, rangefinder patch works, body G, lens G, with a Mamiya 6 x 9 roll film back, with a Mamiya-Sekor f/6.3 65mm lens, shutter |
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| Jan 2025 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 181) Title: A Mamiya Super 23 Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, serial no. A47734, with a Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 100mm lens, shutter cocks and fires but blades are stuck closed, rangefinder patch works, body G, |
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| Dec 2024 | £325 | £260 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Universal | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 161) Title: A Mamiya Universal Press Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1969, black, serial no. A108696, with Mamiya-Sekor f/6.3 50mm lens, black, serial no. 259926, body, G, some haze to finder, lens, F-G, shutter |
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| Dec 2024 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 156) Title: A Mamiya 23 Standard Medium Fomat Press Camera
Description:
silver and grey, body G, some usage marks to front panel, with additional handgrip and trigger release, shutter works, rangefinder works, fitted with |
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| Oct 2024 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Standard | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 170) Title: A Mamiya 23 Standard Medium Format Camera
Description:
body F-G, sports finder held on with tape, some wear marks to front panel, shutter works, iris works, rangefinder works, with a roll film back, lens |
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| Aug 2024 | £139 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | G | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 173) Title: A Mamiya 23 Press Camera
Description:
A Mamiya 23 Press Camera Serial No: 2816634 Body: VG Shutter: working Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 100mm f/3.5 (28807) Optics: G some internal dust Notes: with ... read more |
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| Apr 2024 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Standard | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 259) Title: A Mamiya 23 Standard Camera
Description:
A Mamiya 23 Standard Camera, serial no 2864873, rangefinder working, body G, ding to L/H corner of top plate, with Mamiay Sekor 90mm f/3.5 lens, in |
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| Jan 2024 | £125 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Standard | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 241) Title: A Mamiya 23 Standard Rangefinder Press Camera
Description:
serial no.2829162, with a Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 90mm lens and a Mamiya 6 x 9cm roll film adapter, shutter working, rangefinder patch very faint but |
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| Aug 2023 | £162 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Universal | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 239) Title: A Mamiya Universal Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, body G, with body cap, left hand shutter grip, & 6x7 M series 6x7 film back, also with a good range of back adapters including a back adapter (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2023 | £150 | £150 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | Universal | |
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Auction: Maritime, Scientific Instruments & Cameras (Lot 3053) Title: Mamiya Universal camera body, serial no. A87210, with 'Mamiya - Sekor P 1:4.7 f=127mm' len...
Description:
Mamiya Universal camera body, serial no. A87210, with 'Mamiya - Sekor P 1:4.7 f=127mm' len... |
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| Jun 2023 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 66) Title: A Mamiya Press 23 Camera
Description:
A Mamiya Press 23 Camera, serial no 2804957, body F, some paint scratches/wear, some leatherette missing from front, rangefinder working, with Mamiya |
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| Apr 2023 | £125 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Universal | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 206) Title: A Mamiya Universal Press Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, circa 1971, serial no. A106932, with a Mamiya-Sekor P f/4.7 127mm lens, shutter working, body G, lens F, haze, dust, with camera back M |
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| Apr 2023 | £125 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Super 23 | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 196) Title: A Mamiya Super 23 Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, circa 1969, serial no. A62758, with a Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 100mm lens, shutter working, body G, lens F-G, haze, with a Mamiya 6 x 7 roll film |
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| Apr 2023 | £320 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 347) Title: A Mamiya Press Super 23 Camera
Description:
A Mamiya Press Super 23 Camera, serial no A 42353, rangefinder working, body G-VG, with Mamiya-Sekor 100mm f/3.5 lens, shutter working, barrel G-VG, |
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| Mar 2023 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 287) Title: A Mamiya 23 Press Rangefinder Camera
Description:
grey/green, serial no.2813968, with a Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 90mm lens, chrome, serial no.865018, shutter working, front bezel plate missing, camera body |
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| Mar 2022 | £688 | £550 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Universal | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 601) Title: A Mamiya Universal Medium Format Rangefinder Outfit
Description:
including Mamiya-Sekor f/6.3 50mm, f/3.5 100mm, f/5.6 150m and a f/5 250mm, some light internal haze/fungus to lenses, complete with angle finder, RB |
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| Feb 2022 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 633) Title: A Mamiya Press Rangefinder Camera
Description:
with Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 90mm lens, body, F, lens, F, shutter requires attention and haze / cleaning marks to the front element |
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| Dec 2021 | £186 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Universal | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 621) Title: A Mamiya Universal Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, body G, some wear to piant, rangefinder clear and responding, with two roll film backs, also with a Mamiya-Sekkor 150mm f/5.6 lens, shutter (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2017 | £180 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 99) Title: A Mamiya Press 23 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
green, serial no. 2819225, with Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 90mm lens, chrome, serial no. 1043904, body, G, lens, G, some light cleaning marks to front |
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| Nov 2013 | £200 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: PHOTOGRAPHICA AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Including Scales, Weights and Measures Thursday 21st November at 9.30am (Lot 652) Title: A Mamiya Super 23 Press Outfit
Description:
A Mamiya Super 23 Press Outfit, serial no. A56016, with Sekor f/3.5 100mm lens, body, G, lens, G-VG, shutter working, with Sekor f/6.3 50mm lens, P-F, shutter working, heavy scratches to front, Sekor f/5.6 150mm lens, F-G, haze, shutter working, 50mm finder, rollfilm back (2), cutfilm back and more, in Mamiya aluminium case Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Mar 2007 | £96 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Universal | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 402) Title: Mamiya Universal no. A71317
Description:
Mamiya Universal no. A71317 Estimate: £50 - £100 |
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| May 2004 | £130 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music, Railwayana & Cameras (Lot 601) Title: Mamiya Super 23 Press camera,
Description:
Mamiya Super 23 Press camera, Estimate: £140 - £200 |
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| Sep 2001 | £188 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 241) Title: Mamiya 23 Standard no. 283722
Description:
Mamiya 23 Standard no. 283722 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| May 2001 | £293 | £249 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 326) Title: Mamiya Press no. 2835416
Description:
Mamiya Press no. 2835416 Estimate: £25 - £150 |
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| Jan 2001 | £199 | £169 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 320) Title: Mamiya Press no. 2811031
Description:
Mamiya Press no. 2811031 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Aug 2000 | £376 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 310) Title: Mamiya 23 Super no. A39656
Description:
Mamiya 23 Super no. A39656 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| May 2000 | £152 | £129 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Super 23 | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 345) Title: MAMIYA SUPER 23 CAMERA NO. A49814
Description:
MAMIYA SUPER 23 CAMERA NO. A49814 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| May 1998 | £184 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 470) Title: Mamiya Press camera no. 2813444
Description:
Mamiya Press camera no. 2813444 Estimate: £20 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mamiya Press worth today?
In the current UK auction market a Mamiya Press typically sells for between about £94 and £220 at hammer, with most clean, working examples clustering around £140.
How much does a Mamiya Press sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices range from £94 for a tired body-only example up to £220 for a more complete outfit, with a median near £138.
Does condition affect the price?
Yes — a working rangefinder, clean leaf shutter and a light-tight film back are the main value drivers, and examples missing a lens or back sit at the bottom of the range.
Is the Mamiya Press the same as the Universal Press?
No, they are separate models in Mamiya's press-camera line and should be priced independently; this page covers the Press only.