Sinar P2
The Sinar P2 is a Swiss-made 4x5 monorail view camera produced for studio and large-format work. It was positioned at the professional end of the Sinar line, with precision geometric movements and a modular rail system aimed at commercial, architectural and product photographers.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for Sinar P2 bodies have ranged from around £300 to £1,100, with the two recorded sales sitting at either end of that span. Condition and completeness drive the spread: a stripped body sells for a fraction of what a clean, fully-functional outfit is worth today, and in 2026 buyers continue to pay a premium for examples with intact bellows, matching standards and original rails.
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 2026
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| Jun 2026 | £500 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 346) Title: A Sinar P2 Large Format Monorail Camera
Description:
black, G, with rail, front and rear standard, bellows, bag bellows, Rodenstock Sironar-N f/5.6 210mm lens, barrel VG, optics G, shutter works, |
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| May 2025 | £300 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 40) Title: A Sinar P2 Monorail Camera
Description:
A Sinar P2 Monorail Camera, serial no 70225, body G-VG, all moves freely, with Schneider Kreuznach Symmar-S 210mm f/5.6 MC lens, barrel VG, elements |
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| Jan 2025 | £238 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 221) Title: A Sinar P Camera Body
Description:
silver, serial number 74389, body G, appears well used, all controls operate correctly, with three lens boards, seven Fidelity double sided film |
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| Jun 2024 | £938 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 450) Title: A Sinar P2 Large Format Monorail Camera Outfit
Description:
black, c1970-85, comprising camera with monorail, two rail extensions, two standards, one with 4x5in. focusing screen, a parallel bellows, a bag |
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| Jan 2024 | £1,100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 256) Title: A Sinar P2 10x8" Large Format Monorail Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 52707, with Rodenstock APO-Ronar f/9 360mm lens, black, serail no. 10611223, body, G, lens, VG, shutter working Note: Camera only |
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| Apr 2021 | £1,488 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 245) Title: A Sinar P2 Monorail Camera
Description:
with tapered bellows to P3 rear fitted with a Sinar 54H 22mp digital back, black, serial no. 11167, with Sinar Sinaron f/5.6 135mm lens, body, VG, |
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| Apr 2018 | £816 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1210) Title: A Sinar P2 Large Format Mono-Rail Camera
Description:
5x4", black, serial no. 94107, with Sinaron SE f/5.6 150mm lens, black, serial no. 11074637, body, VG, lens, VG-E, together with Schneider |
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| Jul 1999 | £9,200 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 111) Title: Sinar P2 monorail camera kit
Description:
Sinar P2 monorail camera kit Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sinar P2 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Sinar P2 body sells for roughly £300 at the low end up to around £1,100 for a more complete example, so the value sits broadly in that range depending on condition and accessories.
How much does a Sinar P2 sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show prices between £300 and £1,100, reflecting how much the included standards, rails and bellows condition affect the final hammer price.
Is the Sinar P2 a good buy at current prices?
For photographers who already shoot 4x5, the P2 offers precise studio movements at a fraction of its original cost, but factor in the additional price of a lens, film holders and a suitable tripod before judging overall value.