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Rollei Rolleiflex 4x4

The Rolleiflex 4x4 is a twin-lens reflex camera made by Franke & Heidecke of Germany, designed to produce 4x4cm square negatives on 127 roll film rather than the 6x6cm format of the standard Rolleiflex. Smaller and lighter than its medium-format siblings, it was positioned as a more compact TLR for amateur and travel use.

At UK auction the Rolleiflex 4x4 has a thin trading record, with hammer prices in the dataset spanning roughly £200–£270 and a midpoint near £240. With only two saleroom results to draw on, today's value for any individual example depends heavily on cosmetic condition, working shutter speeds and the presence of the original case, so what one sells for can vary widely around that band.

Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: August 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source
Aug 2026 EUR 215 £184 🇪🇺 eBay
Apr 2026 £119 £95 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £188 £150 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2021 £105 £85 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £211 £170 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £211 £170 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £273 £220 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 USD 250 £189 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2019 USD 175 £136 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2019 USD 250 £194 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2016 EUR 1,600 £1,390 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jul 2016 £130 £130 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive)
Nov 2008 EUR 200 £166 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 420 £332 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Oct 2006 £150 £150 🇬🇧 Bonhams
Feb 2006 £204 £170 🇬🇧 Christie's
Apr 2003 £190 £190 🇬🇧 Bonhams
May 2001 £352 £300 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex 4x4 worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record, hammer prices have fallen in the region of £200–£270, though clean, fully working examples with original accessories can sit at the upper end of that range.

How much does a Rolleiflex 4x4 sell for at auction?

Recent saleroom results in the dataset show the camera selling for £204 and £273 at hammer, giving a working price guide in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds.

Does the Rolleiflex 4x4 still take readily available film?

No — it uses 127 roll film, which is no longer a mainstream format, so film supply and processing cost should be considered when assessing value.