Panon Cameraco. Widelux FV
The Widelux FV is a panoramic 35mm film camera made by Panon Camera Co. of Japan, exposing a wide frame across standard 35mm stock by means of a swinging lens that scans the scene during exposure. It sits in the specialist panoramic category and was sold to photographers wanting a dedicated wide-format body rather than a stitched or cropped image.
With only a single UK auction record on file, pricing guidance is thin: one verified hammer result reached £380 in 2023, and that figure is the clearest reference point for what a Widelux FV sells for at saleroom level today. Because hammer prices are wholesale results before commission, retail dealer asking prices for a clean, working example are typically higher, and condition of the swinging lens mechanism is the main driver of value.
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 2023
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Apr 2023 | £380 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 181) Title: A Panon Widelux Model FV Panoramic Camera
Description:
A Panon Widelux Model FV Panoramic Camera, serial no 340692, shutter working, body G, light paint scratches to top front edges, tiny ding to front |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Widelux FV worth today?
Auction evidence is limited, but a verified UK hammer sale reached £380, which is the best available indicator of current value for a working example.
How much does a Widelux FV sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction price on file is £380, achieved in 2023; this is a wholesale hammer figure and excludes buyer's commission.
Is the Widelux FV a panoramic camera?
Yes — it is a 35mm panoramic camera that uses a swinging lens to scan a wide image onto standard film, rather than cropping a normal frame.
What should I check before buying a Widelux FV?
Focus on the swing-lens mechanism: test all shutter speeds for even travel and look at sample frames for banding, as uneven scanning is the most common and most expensive fault.