O.P.L.-Foca Focaflex
The Focaflex is a 35mm leaf-shutter SLR produced by the French firm O.P.L.-Foca. It was introduced in the late 1950s and positioned as a more advanced, reflex-viewing alternative to the company's rangefinder Foca line.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Focaflex have sat in the £130–£150 band, based on the limited records to hand, with a median around £140. As of today these are wholesale saleroom results and clean, working examples with original leather can sell for more privately; cosmetic wear and shutter faults pull values back sharply.
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: May 2005
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| May 2005 | EUR 150 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24757) Title: Foca Focaflex
Description:
with Oplar-colour 2.8/5cm in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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| Sep 2002 | £129 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 166) Title: Focaflex no. 21.296F
Description:
Focaflex no. 21.296F Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Focaflex worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices have ranged from about £130 to £150, so a tidy working example is worth roughly £140 at saleroom level, with private retail prices typically higher.
How much does a Focaflex sell for at auction?
The few recorded UK auction sales fall in the £130–£150 range, though condition and completeness drive where in that band a given camera lands.
Is the Focaflex a rangefinder or an SLR?
It is a 35mm single-lens reflex with a leaf shutter, which set it apart from the rangefinder Foca cameras O.P.L. was better known for.