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Ross Ensign Autorange 820

The Ensign Autorange 820 is a British-made folding medium format rangefinder camera that shoots 120 roll film. It was produced by Ensign Ltd in the early post-war period and positioned as a higher-end folder with a coupled rangefinder for focusing accuracy.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Ensign Autorange 820 have sat in the £320–£360 range, with a median around £340 based on the two recorded sales in 2025. As of today these are wholesale saleroom results rather than retail asking prices, and clean, fully-working examples with a responsive rangefinder tend to sell for more than bodies with haze or stiff bellows, so condition strongly affects what the camera is worth.

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: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £360 Special Auction Services
May 2025 £320 Special Auction Services
Apr 2021 £1,240 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ensign Autorange 820 worth today?

Based on 2025 UK auction hammer results, the Ensign Autorange 820 has sold for £320 to £360, giving a typical value of around £340 for a presentable working example.

How much does an Ensign Autorange 820 sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom prices have been £320 and £360, so expect the camera to sell for a price in that band, with condition and rangefinder accuracy pushing results toward the top of the range.

Is the Ensign Autorange 820 a good buy at this price?

At current value levels it is priced as a user-collector folding medium format camera; buyers should confirm the bellows are light-tight and the rangefinder is coupled and accurate before paying top money.