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Riken Optical Hanken Camera

The Riken Optical Hanken is a Japanese camera produced by Riken Optical, the company that later traded as Ricoh. It is an older film-era model that surfaces only occasionally on the collector market.

Public sales data for the Hanken is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from November 2019 recorded a price of £2,600, which sits well above typical mid-century Japanese compact values and points to scarcity rather than a stable market. With only one data point at saleroom level (wholesale, not retail), it is not possible to quote a meaningful range or median in 2026, and the price any given example sells for today will depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day.

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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2019 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction