Plaubel Peco Monorail
The Plaubel Peco is a monorail view camera for large-format sheet-film photography, built around a rail-mounted front and rear standard with bellows between them. Plaubel produced Peco monorail cameras in Frankfurt as part of its professional studio and technical camera range.
Sales history for the Peco Monorail is thin, with only two UK auction hammer results on file: £129 in 2001 and £402 in 1999. Those wholesale saleroom figures span roughly £130–£400, but with so few data points today's value depends heavily on which standards, bellows and accessories are included. A complete, clean outfit tends to sell for more than a bare body with a single standard.
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: September 2001
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| Sep 2001 | £129 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 252) Title: Peco monorail camera no. 462
Description:
Peco monorail camera no. 462 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Sep 1999 | £402 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 359) Title: Peco monorail camera no. 223
Description:
Peco monorail camera no. 223 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Plaubel Peco Monorail worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction hammer records available, a Peco Monorail has sold in the region of £130 to £400, with the price it sells for depending strongly on completeness and condition.
How much does a Plaubel Peco sell for at auction?
The two recorded hammer sales are £129 and £402, so the price and value sit in that broad range rather than at a single figure.
What should I check before buying one?
Check the bellows for light leaks, test that all movements lock without drift, and confirm which lens boards, bellows and film backs are included, as missing parts significantly reduce the usable value.