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Reid & Sigrist Reid I

The Reid I is a British 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Reid & Sigrist, a Leicester engineering firm that built Leica-pattern bodies in the post-war period. It was offered as a more basic counterpart to the better-known Reid III, aimed at users who wanted a UK-built precision 35mm camera.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Reid I have been recorded between £2,400 and £2,800, with a midpoint around £2,600 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. Sales are infrequent, so what a Reid I is worth today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness and whether the shutter is running accurately, and a single strong bidder can move the price materially.

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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: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 USD 1,200 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Mar 2018 EUR 2,800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 £840 Christie's
Jul 2006 £780 Christie's
Jul 2006 £720 Christie's
Jun 2002 £2,350 Christie's
Jun 2002 £2,232 Christie's
Jun 2000 £1,645 Christie's
Jun 1999 £1,092 Christie's
Jul 1998 £1,380 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Reid I worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results sit in the £2,400–£2,800 range, so a clean, working Reid I is typically valued around the mid-£2,000s in 2026.

How much does a Reid I sell for at auction?

The two recorded UK auction sales realised £2,350 and £2,800 at the hammer, giving a working price guide for examples in collector-grade condition.

Why is the Reid I valuable?

It was made in small numbers by a British precision-instrument firm, and surviving examples appeal to collectors of UK-built Leica-pattern cameras, which supports the price level seen at auction.

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