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Rectaflex 1300 (Standard)

The Rectaflex 1300 (Standard) is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by the Italian manufacturer Rectaflex in Rome during the 1950s. It was positioned in the early post-war SLR market, when pentaprism-equipped 35mm reflex cameras were still a relatively new category.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rectaflex 1300 (Standard) have ranged from roughly £260 to £700, with a median of about £500 across the sales on file. As of 2026, condition and completeness drive most of the spread — a cosmetically clean, functional body sells for noticeably more than a cosmetically tired example, and these figures represent wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail asking prices.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £8,500 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Jun 2024 £88 Flints Auctions
May 2023 £400 Flints Auctions
May 2023 £438 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 EUR 3,600 Leitz Auction
Jun 2022 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Apr 2021 £397 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £496 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £1,116 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Mar 2018 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2015 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 9,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 420 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 460 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Mar 2007 £156 Christie's
Mar 2007 £192 Christie's
Sep 2005 £264 Christie's
Jun 2005 £1,920 Christie's
Nov 2004 EUR 1,250 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 803 Leitz Auction
May 2003 £293 Christie's
Jun 2000 £2,232 Christie's
May 1998 £287 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rectaflex 1300 (Standard) worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Rectaflex 1300 (Standard) is typically worth between about £260 and £700, with a median price around £500.

How much does a Rectaflex 1300 sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the Rectaflex 1300 sells for anywhere from the mid-£200s to around £700, depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

Why does the price of a Rectaflex 1300 vary so much?

The value of each example depends heavily on condition, working shutter speeds, prism clarity, and whether the original lens and accessories are present.

Is the Rectaflex 1300 a collectible camera?

Yes — it is a scarce Italian 35mm SLR from the 1950s, and collector interest is the main reason prices remain in the hundreds of pounds at auction.

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