Paillard A.G. P3
The Paillard P3 is a cine camera produced by the Swiss firm Paillard A.G., the company best known for its Bolex movie camera line. As a small-format amateur movie camera, its value today is driven primarily by collector and decorative interest rather than active film use.
Sales data for the P3 is extremely limited: a single UK auction hammer result from March 2023 saw an example sell for £44, which sets the only documented reference point for what one is worth in today's market. With just one recorded sale, any wider price range is speculative, and condition, completeness of accessories, and working order will heavily influence what a P3 sells for at saleroom level.
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 | |
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| Mar 2023 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 368) Title: A Paillard Bolex Zoom Reflex P3 8mm Motion Picture Cine Camera
Description:
black/chrome, 1963, serial no.A 38089, with a SOM Berthiot Pan-Cinor f/1.9 8-40mm zoom lens, lens cap, DECLIC D trigger handle, instruction booklet, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Paillard P3 worth today?
Based on the only documented UK auction record, a Paillard P3 sold for £44 hammer in 2023; with such limited data, that figure is the best available guide to current value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Paillard P3 sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction sale achieved £44 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium, so realistic expectations for a typical example sit in that low double-digit range unless condition is exceptional.
Is the Paillard P3 a collectible camera?
It has modest collector interest as part of the wider Paillard cine heritage, but the thin sales record suggests demand is limited compared with the better-known Bolex models.