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Plaubel Stereo Makina

The Plaubel Stereo Makina is a German-made stereo camera produced by Plaubel of Frankfurt, part of the wider Makina line of folding cameras. It was built to record paired images for stereoscopic viewing, a format aimed at enthusiasts and professionals working in 3D photography during the earlier decades of the twentieth century.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Plaubel Stereo Makina have ranged from roughly £700 to £2,400, with a median value near £1,200 — wholesale saleroom results rather than retail asking prices. Condition, completeness of the matched lens pair and shutter function, and the presence of original accessories drive most of the spread seen today. Examples that sell for figures toward the upper end are typically clean, fully working bodies with undamaged bellows, while tired or incomplete cameras are worth closer to the lower end of that band.

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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: November 2015

Date Price Source
Nov 2015 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 900 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Plaubel Stereo Makina worth today?

Recent UK auction results place the Plaubel Stereo Makina in a price range of about £700 to £2,400, with a median hammer figure near £1,200 for a usable example.

How much does a Plaubel Stereo Makina sell for at auction?

Hammer prices have clustered around the £900 to £1,500 band, with exceptional, complete examples reaching £2,400 and tired or incomplete bodies selling closer to £700.

What affects the value of a Plaubel Stereo Makina?

The main factors are bellows integrity, matched and clean paired lenses, correct shutter operation, and the presence of original cases or accessories — each of which can move the price noticeably within the observed range.

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