Newman & Sinclair Auto Kine (Model E)
The Newman & Sinclair Auto Kine (Model E) is a British-made 35mm professional cine camera, part of the Auto Kine series produced by Newman & Sinclair in London. These spring-driven cameras were aimed at newsreel, documentary and field cinematography use during the mid-20th century.
Auction evidence for the Auto Kine (Model E) is thin, but a UK saleroom hammer result from April 2021 saw one sell for £744. With only a single recorded hammer price, today's market value is best treated as indicative rather than settled, and condition, completeness of magazines and working clockwork motor will heavily influence what a Model E sells for in 2026.
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: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £504 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 157) Title: A Newman Sinclair Auto Kine Model E 35mm Cine Camera
Description:
A Newman Sinclair Auto Kine Model E 35mm Cine Camera Serial No: 420 Body: G Motor: Functional Lenses: Ross London 4" f/3.5 Xpres (142104) Ross London (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Apr 2021 | £744 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 325) Title: A Newman Sinclair Auto Kine Model E 35mm Cine Camera
Description:
aluminium, serial no. 451, body, F-G, complete with additional magazine, in maker's fitted case Note: Possibly ex-MOD as body has removal of |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Newman & Sinclair Auto Kine (Model E) worth?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a Model E hammered at £744 in 2021; comparable examples today are likely to fall in a similar order of magnitude, though the small sample makes precise valuation difficult.
How much does a Newman & Sinclair Auto Kine (Model E) sell for at auction?
The only verified UK hammer price on record is £744, so the current auction-market price for a working, complete example is best estimated from that single data point until further sales are recorded.
What should I check before buying one?
Check that the spring motor winds and runs evenly, that the magazines are intact and light-tight, and that the body and any lenses are free of significant corrosion, as servicing this camera requires specialist expertise.