Rollei Heidoscop (6x13cm) (rollfilm)
The Rollei Heidoscop is a 6x13cm stereo camera that uses rollfilm to record paired images for stereoscopic viewing. It is an early-twentieth-century medium-format instrument made by Franke & Heidecke, the firm that later became known for the Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex line.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from late 2013 saw a Heidoscop 6x13cm rollfilm example sell for £550, and that figure remains the only datapoint available as of today in 2026. Because the sample is so small, this should be treated as a reference point rather than a reliable guide to what the camera is currently worth, and prices in the wider auction market can swing considerably with condition, completeness and originality of the optics.
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.
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27542) Title: Rollei Heidoscop
Description:
6x13cm, very late 4th model with Tessar 4.5/7.5cm lenses no.1216816/7 with fixed lens cap, very rare original 120 rollfilm back, strap Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11910) Title: Rollei Heidoscop
Description:
6x13cm stereo camera, rare first type and very early camera (was only produced in June and July, 1925 with a total number of 100 cameras, production started with serial number 3841), with a pair of Tessar 4.5/7.5cm nos.610859/60 taking lenses, very well custom made Rollfilm back, two yellow filter, cable release, case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20625) Title: Rollei Heidoscop
Description:
6x13cm, last (4.) model with Tessar 4.5/7.5cm lenses no.994401/02 with fixed lens cap, very rare film magazine for roll film 120, original case, in this incredible near mint condition very hard to find Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2002 | £376 | Christie's | |
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Auction: PHOTOGRAPHS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 470) Title: Heidoscop no. 21392
Description:
Heidoscop no. 21392 Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| Jan 1999 | £690 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 221) Title: Heidoscop no. 11985
Description:
Heidoscop no. 11985 Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| May 1998 | £517 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 342) Title: Heidoscop no. 123799
Description:
Heidoscop no. 123799 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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