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Rollei Rolleiflex SLX

The Rolleiflex SLX is a 6×6 medium format single-lens reflex camera introduced by Rollei in 1976. It was one of the first medium format SLRs built around full electronic control of the lens shutter and film advance, positioned as a professional studio and location system alongside the Hasselblad V series when new.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rolleiflex SLX body have clustered in a £200–£290 range, with a median around £260 across sales between 2021 and 2024. That is where the camera is worth today at saleroom level — wholesale results rather than dealer retail — and an outlying 2009 result of £700 shows how much the market has softened as battery and electronics concerns have become better known. Clean, fully working examples with a functional battery pack sell for a clear premium over untested bodies.

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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: October 2024

Date Price Source
Oct 2024 £200 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £150 Flints Auctions
Oct 2023 £180 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £260 Special Auction Services
Dec 2021 £285 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £521 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 EUR 1,100 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 813 Leitz Auction
Jul 2000 £646 Christie's
Aug 1998 £345 Christie's
Mar 1998 £1,265 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex SLX worth today?

In the current UK auction market a Rolleiflex SLX body typically sells for around £200 to £290 at hammer, with recent results sitting near a £260 median.

How much does a Rolleiflex SLX sell for at UK auction?

Recent hammer prices range from £200 in late 2024 to £285 in late 2021, so most working bodies change hands in the £200s.

Why is the price of a Rolleiflex SLX lower than it used to be?

An earlier 2009 auction result reached £700, but values have fallen as buyers have become more cautious about the SLX's ageing electronics and original rechargeable battery pack.

Does condition really affect the value of a Rolleiflex SLX?

Yes — a serviced, fully functional SLX with a working battery commands the top of the range, while untested or non-powering bodies sell at the lower end or below it.

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