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Rollei Rolleiflex Automat (MX-sync.) (Type 1)

The Rolleiflex Automat (MX-sync.) Type 1 is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera made by Franke & Heidecke, shooting 6x6 negatives on 120 roll film. The MX designation refers to its flash synchronisation, which supports both bulb (M) and electronic (X) flash. It was introduced in the early 1950s as a professional-grade TLR.

At UK auction, hammer prices for this model have recently ranged from around £80 to £190, with a median near £150 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's and seller's commission. As of 2026, what a Rolleiflex Automat MX is worth is heavily condition-dependent: clean, working examples with clear taking lenses sell for more than shutters showing sticky slow speeds or hazy glass. The sample of recent verified sales is small, so individual results can swing the range.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £88 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £138 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £175 Flints Auctions
Mar 2026 £100 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £162 Flints Auctions
Mar 2025 £188 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £81 Flints Auctions
Sep 2024 £200 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £40 Special Auction Services
Jun 2024 £138 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £80 Special Auction Services
Jan 2023 £250 Flints Auctions
Aug 2022 £150 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £372 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £149 Flints Auctions
May 2004 EUR 136 Leitz Auction
May 2002 £70 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex Automat MX-sync Type 1 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit roughly between £80 and £190, with a median around £150, so most clean working examples sell for a price in that band.

How much does a Rolleiflex Automat MX sell for at UK auction?

Across the last few verified saleroom results, examples have fetched between £80 and £188 at hammer, with condition and shutter performance driving the spread.

What film does the Rolleiflex Automat MX use?

It takes 120 roll film and produces twelve 6x6cm square negatives per roll.

Does condition affect the value of this Rolleiflex?

Yes — a smooth shutter, clear taking lens and accurate film transport push the price toward the upper end of the range, while hazy glass or sticky slow speeds pull it down.

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