Ross Wide Angle Camera
The Ross Wide Angle Camera is a specialist British-made plate camera designed for wide-angle photography, fitted with a Ross wide-angle lens. It sits within the tradition of dedicated wide-field view cameras used for architectural and landscape work.
Sales data for the Ross Wide Angle Camera is very thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from November 2018 sold for £600. With only one data point, today's market value is difficult to pin down, and what a Ross Wide Angle Camera is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on condition, completeness of the lens and plate holders, and bidder interest on the day.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 20in f/6.3 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 4.0in f/4.0 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 5.0in version | — | — | 0 | — |
| old anastigmat (86‑315 mm f/32) | — | — | 0 | — |
| Wide Angle Xpres f/4.0 | — | — | 0 | — |
| WWII aerial survey model | — | — | 0 | — |
| Xpres | — | — | 0 | — |
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 2018
| Date | Price | Source | Variant | |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36721) Title: Ross London Wide Angle Camera
Description:
simple wide angle box camera for 3x4 1/4 plates, shifting front, back can be rotated for horizontal or vertical exposures, with Ross Wide Angle Anastigmat 16/3 1/4", lens cap, in very good condition Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Ross Wide Angle Camera worth today?
Based on the single recorded UK auction sale, a Ross Wide Angle Camera sold for £600 at hammer in 2018; with only one data point, current value is best treated as indicative rather than firm.
How much does a Ross Wide Angle Camera sell for at auction?
The only verified saleroom result in our records is £600, achieved in November 2018; this is a hammer price and excludes buyer's premium.
What affects the price of a Ross Wide Angle Camera?
Condition of the bellows, clarity of the wide-angle lens, presence of original plate holders and ground glass, and overall completeness are the main factors influencing what the camera sells for.