Plasmat Gmbh Roland
The Plasmat Roland is a German folding rollfilm camera produced by Plasmat GmbH of Berlin in the 1930s. It was a relatively small-run product aimed at enthusiast photographers and is now encountered mainly as a collector's item rather than a user camera.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Plasmat Roland have sat between roughly £900 and £1,700, with a median around £1,100 based on a small set of saleroom results. As of 2026 the model trades infrequently, so a single clean example appearing at auction can move the going rate noticeably, and condition of the bellows, shutter and lens has a strong bearing on what any given body 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 2021
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 1,700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39801) Title: Roland Plasmat camera
Description:
Rare first type Roland rangefinder camera for 4.5x6cm exposures on 120 roll film, in good original condition and working order, early version without exposure counter, with high quality 6-elements Kleinbild-Plasmat 2.7/70mm no.1740 mounted in Compur-Rapid shutter Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34361) Title: Plasmat GmbH Roland
Description:
first type Roland for 4.5x6cm exposures on rollfilm 120 in very fine original and working condition, perfectly clean Kleinbild-Plasmat 2.7/70mm no.1891 in Compur-Rapid shutter, with rare original front cap 'Kleinbild-Plasmat' Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29020) Title: Plasmat GmbH Roland
Description:
first type Roland in original condition, Kleinbild-Plasmat 2.7/70mm no.1116 in Compur-Rapid shutter (scratch) Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Plasmat Roland worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results for the Plasmat Roland have ranged from about £900 to £1,700, with the median price sitting near £1,100. Retail and dealer asking prices are typically higher than these wholesale saleroom figures.
How much does a Plasmat Roland sell for at auction?
Individual examples have sold for around £900, £1,100 and £1,700 in recent UK sales, so the price you can expect depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and bellows are fully functional.
Is the Plasmat Roland a good investment?
Value has held up reasonably well over the last decade, but the sample of sales is small and the market is thin, so the Roland is better viewed as a collector's piece than a predictable investment.