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Pentacon Six

The Pentacon Six is a 6x6 medium format SLR made in East Germany, using 120 roll film to produce twelve square negatives per roll. It was positioned as an affordable medium format system camera with interchangeable lenses and finders.

At recent UK auction, Pentacon Six hammer prices have generally sat in the £94–£164 band, with a median around £140 based on the small sample of 2023–2025 sales. As of 2026 the camera still sells for relatively modest sums at saleroom level, and what a body is worth today depends heavily on shutter accuracy and which lens, if any, is attached — a much earlier 1999 Christie's result of £287 reflects a different era of the market rather than current value.

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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.

Prices updated: March 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £112 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £70 Special Auction Services
Oct 2025 £76 Chiswick Auctions
Sep 2025 £162 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £119 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £164 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £80 Special Auction Services
Nov 2023 £94 Flints Auctions
Sep 2023 £138 Flints Auctions
Sep 2023 £262 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £70 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £238 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £124 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £273 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £105 Flints Auctions
Feb 2004 £95 Christie's
May 2001 £211 Christie's
Mar 1999 £97 Christie's
Mar 1999 £287 Christie's
Mar 1999 £402 Christie's
Nov 1998 £80 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Pentacon Six worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place a Pentacon Six body at roughly £94–£164, with clean working examples clustering near the upper end of that range.

How much does a Pentacon Six sell for at auction?

In 2023–2025 UK sales the camera sold for between £94 and £164 at the hammer, giving a median price of around £140.

Does condition affect the value of a Pentacon Six?

Yes — because frame spacing and shutter reliability are common weak points, tested, fully functional bodies with an accurate shutter tend to achieve the higher prices, while untested examples sit at the lower end.

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