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Rollei Rolleiflex 4x4 Baby (grey/black)

The Rolleiflex 4x4 Baby is a twin-lens reflex camera using 127 roll film to produce 4x4cm square negatives. It is the compact counterpart to Rollei's 6x6 Rolleiflex line, and the grey/black finish is the post-war version introduced to differentiate the Baby from its larger siblings.

UK auction hammer prices for the grey/black Rolleiflex 4x4 Baby are thin on the ground, with recorded results running from £57 up to £138, producing a midpoint around £98. Because the dataset is small, what a clean example is worth today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, working shutter speeds and the presence of the original case and caps, and results at saleroom level can move outside this range when a particularly tidy or tired body comes up.

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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: June 2025

Date Price Source
Jun 2025 £81 Flints Auctions
Feb 2024 £300 Flints Auctions
Jan 2024 USD 250 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Sep 2023 £138 Flints Auctions
Oct 2022 £81 Flints Auctions
Mar 2018 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Nov 1999 £86 Christie's
Feb 1999 £57 Christie's
Nov 1998 £109 Christie's
Mar 1998 £63 Christie's
Nov -0001 £69 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex 4x4 Baby (grey/black) worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction hammer records available, prices have ranged from about £57 to £138, so a working example in presentable condition typically sells for somewhere in the middle of that band.

How much does a grey/black Baby Rolleiflex sell for at auction?

Recorded UK saleroom results sit between roughly £60 and £140 at hammer, with condition, shutter accuracy and completeness of accessories driving where an individual example lands.

Is the Rolleiflex 4x4 Baby still usable today?

Yes, but it requires 127 roll film, which is only produced in small batches by specialist suppliers, so film availability and price are the main practical constraints on regular use.

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