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Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. Long Focus Premo

The Long Focus Premo is a wood-and-brass plate camera made by the Rochester Camera Manufacturing Co., one of several Premo-branded view and folding cameras the firm produced in the late 19th century. As its name suggests, it was configured with extended bellows draw for long-focus work, positioning it toward the more specialised end of the Premo line when new.

Auction evidence for the Long Focus Premo is thin: a single Christie's hammer result of £368 from 1998 is the only data point in our records, so a meaningful current price band cannot be quoted with confidence in 2026. Buyers asking what a Long Focus Premo is worth today should treat that figure as historic context rather than a guide to what it sells for at saleroom level now, and condition of the bellows, wood and brassware will drive any modern value far more than the model name itself.

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: May 1998

Date Price Source
May 1998 £368 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rochester Long Focus Premo worth today?

Sales data is extremely limited; the only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £368 from a Christie's sale in 1998, which is not a reliable guide to current value.

How much does a Long Focus Premo sell for at auction?

With just one recorded hammer price in our dataset, no current price range can be given — recent comparable sales would be needed to establish what the model sells for in today's market.

Who made the Long Focus Premo?

It was produced by the Rochester Camera Manufacturing Co. of Rochester, New York, as part of its Premo series of plate cameras.