Sinar C
The Sinar C is a modular large-format view camera built around Sinar's interchangeable rail system, combining elements of the company's monorail studio platform with field-orientated front and rear standards. It was positioned as a mid-tier option for photographers who wanted Sinar compatibility without the full weight and cost of the studio-grade P-series.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Sinar C have ranged from £110 to £330, with the two recorded sales sitting either side of a roughly £220 midpoint. Saleroom values are highly condition-sensitive in 2026: bellows light-tightness, rail completeness and the presence of a usable lens board materially affect what a Sinar C is worth, and incomplete examples tend to sell for noticeably less than fully functional ones.
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: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 169) Title: A Sinar C Monorail Camera
Description:
black, body G, bellows appears G, controls operate well, with focusing screen, with Schneider- Kreuznach Symmar-S f/5.6 180mm lens, optics VG, |
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| Jun 2023 | £125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 244) Title: A Sinar System C Large Format 5 x 4in Monorail Camera
Description:
serial no.6115570, with a Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar f/5.6/12 150/265mm lens, serial no.10 982 300, shutter faulty, aperture ring stuck, body G, |
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| Jan 2023 | £325 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 399A) Title: A Sinar C Large Format Monorail Camera Outift
Description:
black, ground glass G-VG, bellow G-VG, together with a Schneider-Kreuznach Super-Angulon 90mm f/8 lens, optics G, some radial haze present, also with (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sinar C worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results price the Sinar C between roughly £110 and £330, depending on completeness and condition of the bellows and standards.
How much does a Sinar C sell for at auction?
The two most recent UK hammer sales were £106 in October 2025 and £325 in January 2023, giving a midpoint around £220 before buyer's premium.
What affects the price and value of a Sinar C?
Bellows condition, completeness of the rail and standards, inclusion of a lens board and the working state of the geared movements are the main factors driving what a Sinar C sells for.