Plaubel Makina III S
The Plaubel Makina III S is a folding medium-format press-style camera using 6x9 roll film, made by the German manufacturer Plaubel. It dates from the mid-twentieth century and was positioned as a professional folding rollfilm camera before Plaubel later moved to the Makina 67 series.
Auction data for the Makina III S is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom record from 2006 shows a hammer price of £300, so any current valuation in 2026 is indicative rather than firm. As that figure is a wholesale auction result excluding commission, what a Makina III S sells for today depends heavily on shutter health, bellows condition and lens clarity, and a clean, working example would likely be worth more than a parts body.
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 2006
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15643) Title: Plaubel Makina IIIS outfit
Description:
6.5x9cm, for plates and roll film, coupled rangefinder, Anticomar 4.2/10cm no.119240, Rap.Weitw.Orthar 6.8/7.3cm no.102153, Tele-Makinar 4.8/19cm no.103484, focusing screen adapter, Plaubel roll-film holder 6x9cm, film pack adapter,13 plate holders 6.5x9cm Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Plaubel Makina III S worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £300, so its value today is best treated as a rough reference point that varies with cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Plaubel Makina III S sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data fetched £300 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium, which gives a baseline price rather than a reliable market range.
Is the Plaubel Makina III S a good buyer's camera?
It can be, but because parts and service are scarce, the price you pay should reflect a fully working shutter, light-tight bellows and clean optics.