Soho Press camera
The Soho Press camera is a press-style plate camera produced under the Soho brand, a name associated with British camera manufacturing in the early-to-mid twentieth century. As a press camera, it was designed for hand-held news and reportage work using sheet film or plates.
Sales data for this model is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result is £100 in April 2024, which sets the sole reference point for what a Soho Press camera is worth at saleroom level today. With just one data point, the price a given example sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness, cosmetic condition and whether the original lens and back are present.
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 2024
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| Apr 2024 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 88) Title: A Soho 4¾ x 3¾'' Press Camera
Description:
A Soho 4¾ x 3¾'' Press Camera, strut camera, serial no M5740, body G, bellows G, shutter jammed, curtain missing, with Dallmeyer 6½'' f/2.9 Pentac |
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| Dec 2002 | £105 | Christie's | |
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Auction: THE BRITISH CAMERA 1840-1960 THE JIM BARRON COLLECTION (Lot 78) Title: Soho press camera no. W359
Description:
Soho press camera no. W359 Estimate: £60 - £90 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Soho Press camera worth today?
Based on the single recorded UK auction result, a Soho Press camera sold for £100 hammer in April 2024; with only one data point, that figure is the best available guide to current value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Soho Press camera sell for at auction?
The only verified sale in our data is £100 at UK auction. Condition, completeness of the lens and plate back, and bellows integrity are likely to be the main factors moving the price above or below that level.
Is the Soho Press camera a good buy for users?
It is a plate-format press camera, so practical use today requires sourcing sheet film or plate holders and accepting the limitations of vintage shutters and bellows.