OPL (Foca) Foca Universel R (U.R.)
The Foca Universel R (U.R.) is a 35mm rangefinder camera made in France by OPL (Optique et Précision de Levallois), the maker of the Foca line. It sits in the upper end of OPL's post-war Foca rangefinder range and is sought today primarily by collectors of French precision cameras.
Sales data for the Foca Universel R is thin, but a single recorded UK auction hammer result in April 2025 saw an example sell for £1,375, indicating that clean cameras can command four-figure prices at saleroom level today. With only one verified data point, this should be read as an indicative wholesale figure rather than a settled market value, and what a Foca Universel R is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness and working order.
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: April 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Apr 2025 | £1,375 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 119) Title: An OPL Foca Universel R Rangefinder Camera Outfit
Description:
1955-62, chrome, serial no. 207.955R, with Foca Oplarex f/1.9 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 85922, body, VG, shutter working, lens, F-VG, cleaning |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Foca Universel R sell for?
The one verified UK auction hammer result on file is £1,375 from April 2025, so a clean, working example currently sells for around four figures at auction, though the limited data means individual results can vary.
What is a Foca Universel R (U.R.) worth today?
Based on the single recent UK saleroom result of £1,375, a complete and functional Foca Universel R is worth roughly that level at hammer in 2026, with condition, completeness and lens content being the main drivers of price.
Who made the Foca Universel R?
It was made in France by OPL (Optique et Précision de Levallois), the manufacturer behind the Foca brand of 35mm rangefinder cameras.