Panon Cameraco. Widelux 1500
The Panon Widelux 1500 is a panoramic film camera made by the Japanese maker Panon Camera Co., using a swing-lens mechanism to capture a wide horizontal field on roll film. It sits in the specialist panoramic category rather than the general 35mm or medium-format market, and was sold to photographers seeking ultra-wide coverage in a single frame.
Sales evidence for the Widelux 1500 is thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £1,125 in November 2022, so today any value estimate must be treated as indicative rather than a settled market price. At saleroom level this places the model firmly in the specialist collector tier, where condition and working swing-lens mechanism heavily influence what a clean example sells for.
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 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2022 | £1,125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 225) Title: A Panon Camera Co. Widelux 1500 Super Wide Angle Panoramic Medium Format Camera
Description:
1988, black, serial no. 621242, with f/2.8 50mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, complete with paperwork, soft case (foam inside damaged) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Panon Widelux 1500 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a Widelux 1500 has sold at hammer for around £1,125, though with only one recorded result this should be treated as a reference point rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Widelux 1500 sell for at auction?
The single tracked UK auction hammer result stands at £1,125 from November 2022; the price a future example achieves will depend heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the swing-lens mechanism is fully functional.
Is the Widelux 1500 a panoramic camera?
Yes, it is a swing-lens panoramic film camera, designed to capture a wide horizontal angle of view in a single exposure rather than via stitching or cropping.