Sinar X
The Sinar X is a 4x5 large-format monorail view camera made by the Swiss manufacturer Sinar, designed for studio and architectural work where full movements (rise, fall, shift, swing and tilt) are required. It sits within Sinar's modular monorail system, allowing components to be swapped between bodies and accessories.
With only a single tracked UK auction hammer result on file — £576 in April 2018 — the saleroom data for the Sinar X is extremely thin, so any sense of what one is worth today rests on that lone wholesale figure rather than a true range. As of 2026, buyers asking how much a Sinar X sells for at auction should treat that £580 hammer as indicative only; condition of the bellows, rail and standards has a large effect on price, and a complete outfit with film holders and lens boards typically commands more than a bare body.
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: April 2018
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| Apr 2018 | £576 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1205) Title: A Sinar X Large Format Mono-Rail Camera
Description:
5x4", black, serial no. 41206, with Sinaron S MC f/5.6 150mm lens, black, serial no. 10958310, body, VG, lens, VG-E, complete with extension rail, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sinar X worth at UK auction?
The only tracked UK auction hammer result for a Sinar X is £576 from April 2018, so a realistic guide value sits around that level, with condition and included accessories shifting the price up or down.
How much does a Sinar X sell for today?
Current data is too sparse to quote a reliable median price, but the single recorded saleroom result suggests a hammer value in the high-hundreds of pounds for a complete, working example.
Is the Sinar X a good buy for large-format work?
It is a 4x5 monorail with full movements and benefits from Sinar's interchangeable system, making parts and accessories easier to find than for many orphaned view cameras, though its size makes it better suited to studio than field use.