Rollei 35 Prototype (PR 484)
The Rollei 35 Prototype (PR 484) is a pre-production example of the compact 35mm viewfinder camera that Rollei would later launch as the production Rollei 35. As a prototype, it sits outside the regular Rollei 35 lineage and is of interest to collectors documenting the model's development rather than to general users.
Sales data is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result is on record, at £15,000 in June 2015, and that wholesale figure (excluding buyer's and seller's commission) is the only reliable price reference for what a PR 484 prototype is worth today. With just one data point it is not possible to give a meaningful range or median, and the value of any individual example will depend heavily on provenance, documentation and condition. Buyers in 2026 should treat that historic result as indicative only and expect prices to be negotiated case by case rather than tracked against an active market.
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: June 2015
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 15,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32239) Title: Rollei 35 Prototype PR 484
Description:
The only existing prototype and working sample of the new design from 1981. It represents a complete revision of the original design, while still maintaining a compact form of the original Rollei 35. The most important feature added to this camera was a rangefinder operable with the small gear at the top - the only Rollei 35 with such feature. The constructors adressed many other issues as well: the battery compartment is now accessible from the outside, the rear doors are hinged, which makes film changing easier, the retractable lens is operated with a lever and includes an automatic lens cap. The camera went never in production, exactly this camera is illustrated in Rollei Report 3 page 29 - 717 - ex Rollei Museum Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35 Prototype (PR 484) worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £15,000 from June 2015; with just one sale on record, current value is best assessed case by case rather than from a reliable market median.
How much does a Rollei 35 Prototype (PR 484) sell for at auction?
The single documented sale achieved a £15,000 hammer price, and any future result is likely to depend heavily on provenance and documentation rather than condition alone.
Is the PR 484 the same as a production Rollei 35?
No — the PR 484 is a pre-production prototype and is collected as a development example, separate from the standard production Rollei 35 series.