Shackman Auto Camera Mark 3
The Shackman Auto Camera Mark 3 is a specialist British-made camera associated with technical and scientific imaging applications rather than general consumer photography. It appears infrequently in the UK second-hand market, which makes establishing a consistent price level difficult.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Shackman Auto Camera Mark 3 have ranged from about £25 to £300, with a median near £125 across the three recorded sales. As of today in 2026, what a Mark 3 is worth and the price it sells for depends heavily on completeness and working condition, since the sparse sample size means each saleroom result can shift the perceived value materially.
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: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 181) Title: A Shackman Auto Mark III Instrumentation and Recording Camera
Description:
grey, circa 1950s, 250 exposure 35mm film, serial no.C491, two spools present, with a Wray London f/3.5 36mm Instrumentation lens, drive button |
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| Jan 2023 | £300 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 474) Title: A Good Shackman & Sons Auto Camera MKIII
Description:
grey, body G, with Wray Instruments London f/3.5 36mm lens, optics F, some haze present, together with four empty cartridges, winding key, & original (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2022 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 198) Title: A Shackman Mk III Auto Camera
Description:
grey, body F-G, stop plate will not close, shutter untested, both spools are present, Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39874) Title: Shackman Auto Camera MK.3 + Wray 3.5/36mm
Description:
Scientific and aerial camera made in England with large capacity spools for 20x24mm exposures on 35mm film, electrically powered mechanism (not tested) 12V version, in near mint condition, with high quality Wray Instrumentation Lens 3.5/36mm no.152554, with instructions, 4x spools, winding key and Bakelite case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_29974) Title: D. Shackman & Sons The Auto Camera MK3
Description:
large capacity spools for 24x24mm exposures on 35mm film, with a Dallmeyer Super-Six 1.9/1 1/2" no.466138 (good lenses, small cleaning marks, cap), electrically powered mechanism, body engraved with military marking 14A/4891, survey camera made for the British Forces with original maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 229 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22390) Title: D. Shackman & Sons, England The Auto Camera MK3
Description:
24x24mm Kamera für 35mm-Film zur Verwendung von Großraumspulen, mit Dallmeyer 1:1,9 f=1,25 Zoll, elektrischer Antrieb, Gehäuse mit militärischen Gravuren 14A/4711; Aufklärungskamera der Britischen Streitkräfte Estimate: EUR 1,950 - EUR 24,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Shackman Auto Camera Mark 3 worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer results range from £25 to £300, with a median around £125, so a realistic value in 2026 sits in that band depending on condition and completeness.
How much does a Shackman Auto Camera Mark 3 sell for at auction?
The three logged UK auction sales fetched £25, £125 and £300 at the hammer, which is the price level before any buyer's premium is added.
Why do prices for the Mark 3 vary so much?
With only a handful of recorded sales, each result carries disproportionate weight, and differences in condition, working order and included accessories can swing the price across a wide range.