Orionwerk Tropen Rio 5 C (Tropical)
The Orionwerk Tropen Rio 5 C is a tropical-bodied folding plate camera made in Germany by Orionwerk. Tropical models of this era were finished with teak or similar hardwoods and brass fittings, intended for use in hot, humid climates where standard leatherette-covered bodies degraded.
Sales data for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £320 in 2008, which sits at wholesale saleroom level rather than retail. With only one data point on file, that figure is indicative rather than a reliable guide to what a Tropen Rio 5 C is worth today, and condition of the wood, bellows and brightwork would heavily influence any current price or value achieved at auction.
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 2008
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 320 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17766) Title: Orionwerk Tropen Rio 5C
Description:
9x12cm tropical folding plate camera in good condition, mahogany body with brass fittings, Tessar 4.5/15cm no.505698 in Compur shutter, black Ihagee focusing screen adapter Estimate: EUR 350 - EUR 450 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Orionwerk Tropen Rio 5 C worth today?
Evidence is limited to one UK auction sale at £320 in 2008, so any current value is uncertain; condition of the wood, bellows and shutter will largely determine what it sells for.
How much does a Tropen Rio 5 C sell for at auction?
The only recorded hammer price in our data is £320, achieved at a UK saleroom; without further sales it is not possible to give a reliable price range.
Why is the tropical version more collectable?
Tropical Rio 5 C bodies were built with hardwood and brass for humid climates and were produced in smaller numbers than standard leather-covered versions, which tends to support higher prices when clean examples appear.