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Showa Kogaku Gemflex (I)

The Showa Kogaku Gemflex (I) is a Japanese subminiature twin-lens reflex camera from the post-war era. It was a niche product aimed at enthusiasts of compact precision cameras rather than the mainstream rollfilm TLR market.

Sales data for the Gemflex (I) is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result in 2002 reached £293, which gives only a historic reference point rather than a reliable guide to what one is worth today in 2026. Because subminiature TLRs trade infrequently at saleroom level, current value depends heavily on completeness, cosmetic condition and the presence of the original case, and a clean example would likely sell for a similar or higher figure when one surfaces.

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.

Date Price Source
May 2010 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Feb 2002 £293 Christie's