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Paillard A.G. Bolex H-16 Reflex

The Paillard Bolex H-16 Reflex is a 16mm cine camera with reflex viewing through the taking lens, aimed at advanced amateur and professional film users when introduced in the mid-20th century. It uses a spring-wound mechanism and a turret for interchangeable lenses, positioning it as a step up from the earlier non-reflex H-16 models.

At UK auction the Bolex H-16 Reflex has a thin and dated hammer record, with three results ranging from £46 to £253 and a median around £58 — these are wholesale saleroom prints rather than retail asking prices. Because the most recent tracked sale dates back over twenty years, today's value depends heavily on cosmetic condition, mechanical health and whether lenses are included, and current dealer prices for clean working examples typically sit well above these older hammer figures.

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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.

Date Price Source
Aug 2025 £600 Flints Auctions
Mar 2025 £375 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £650 Flints Auctions
May 2003 £58 Christie's
Nov 1999 £483 Christie's
Nov 1999 £862 Christie's
Jul 1999 £46 Christie's
Mar 1998 £253 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bolex H-16 Reflex worth at UK auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices range from £46 to £253 with a median near £58, though these results are old and clean, fully working examples now generally trade higher.

How much does a Bolex H-16 Reflex sell for today?

In 2026 the price a Bolex H-16 Reflex sells for is driven mainly by mechanical condition and included lenses, with body-only auction value typically modest and complete outfits commanding a premium.

Is the Bolex H-16 Reflex a good value 16mm camera to buy?

It can be, provided the spring motor, shutter and reflex finder all check out; budget for a service, as repair costs can quickly exceed the price of a cheap body.

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