Newman & Sinclair Kinema No.3
The Newman & Sinclair Kinema No.3 is a British-made professional cine camera, a type of motion-picture apparatus produced for the film industry rather than for amateur use. Newman & Sinclair was a London maker known for sturdy metal-bodied cine equipment aimed at professional cinematographers.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result — £780 at Christie's in 2007 — there is no meaningful price range to quote, and the value of a Kinema No.3 today is best treated as indicative rather than established. That figure reflects a wholesale saleroom result for one example sold nearly two decades ago, and current worth could differ substantially depending on completeness, condition and buyer interest when one next surfaces.
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 2024
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| Nov 2024 | £2,000 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 359) Title: A Newman Sinclair Kinema No.3 Camera
Description:
1922, aluminium, serial no. 3/135, lacking lens, body, F-G, untested, complete with two original film cassettes Note: This camera also includes four |
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| Jul 2007 | £780 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Motion Picture Cameras (Lot 33) Title: Kinema camera
Description:
Kinema camera Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Newman & Sinclair Kinema No.3 worth today?
There is too little public auction data to give a reliable current price; the only verified UK saleroom result on record is £780 at Christie's in 2007, so any figure quoted today should be treated as a rough reference point rather than a market price.
How much does a Newman & Sinclair Kinema No.3 sell for at auction?
On the limited evidence available, one example sold for £780 at hammer in a UK auction in 2007; with no further recorded sales, current values cannot be confirmed.
Is the Newman & Sinclair Kinema No.3 a stills camera?
No — it is a professional cine (motion-picture) camera, not a stills camera, and was sold to the film industry rather than the consumer market.