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Ross Twin Lens Reflex (TLR)

The Ross Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) is a roll-film camera from the British optical maker Ross, built in the twin-lens reflex configuration with a viewing lens above a taking lens. As a TLR, it follows the waist-level reflex format that was widely used for medium-format work in the mid-20th century.

Auction data for this Ross TLR is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom result is a single hammer price of £587 at Christie's in 2003, so there is no meaningful current range or median to quote in 2026. Because that figure is a wholesale auction-hammer result rather than a retail or dealer asking price, what a Ross TLR is worth today depends heavily on condition, completeness and how often one surfaces, and a fresh sale could land well above or below that historic figure.

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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: December 2009

Date Price Source
Dec 2009 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
May 2005 £780 Christie's
Mar 2003 £587 Christie's
Dec 2002 £446 Christie's
Sep 2002 £564 Christie's
Aug 2000 £423 Christie's
Nov 1998 £92 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Ross Twin Lens Reflex worth today?

There is only one verified UK auction result on record — a hammer price of £587 at Christie's in 2003 — so a precise present-day value cannot be given without more recent sales.

How much does a Ross TLR sell for at auction?

The single documented saleroom result sells for £587 at hammer, but with such a small sample the price a fresh example fetches could vary significantly with condition and provenance.

Why is pricing information for the Ross TLR so limited?

Ross-branded twin lens reflex cameras appear at UK auction very rarely, which means there is not enough sales volume to establish a reliable market range or median value.

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