Stegemann Spiegelreflex camera (Mirror Reflex)
The Stegemann Spiegelreflex (Mirror Reflex) is an early single-lens reflex plate camera produced by the German maker Stegemann. It belongs to the pre-war SLR class of wooden-bodied reflex cameras that used a hinged mirror and ground-glass viewing for composition.
With only a single documented UK auction hammer result on record — £400 in 2003 — the Stegemann Spiegelreflex has no meaningful current market range to quote, and as of today in 2026 its value at saleroom level remains difficult to pin down. Buyers wondering what the camera is worth or how much one sells for should treat that lone figure as indicative only, since condition, completeness of plate holders, and originality of the bellows heavily influence the price any individual example fetches.
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 | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22444) Title: Stegemann Reflex camera
Description:
9x12cm, Holzgehäuse, Steinheil Triplet-Anastigmat 1:3,5 f=16,5cm Nr. 81051 (kleinere Holzdefekte an Kamerafront, einige Holzschrauben wurden entfernt, liegen aber bei), sehr frühe und seltene Stegemann-Kamera. Nicht in McKeown's. Restaurierbar Estimate: EUR 1,895 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Stegemann Spiegelreflex worth today?
Public auction data is extremely thin, with a single recorded UK hammer price of £400. Any current valuation should be treated as a rough reference rather than a reliable market price.
How much does a Stegemann Spiegelreflex sell for at auction?
The only documented sale in our records hammered at £400, but with so few data points the realistic price for a given example depends heavily on condition, completeness, and the lens fitted.
Is the Stegemann Spiegelreflex a usable camera?
It is a plate-format reflex camera aimed at collectors rather than working photographers, and using one today requires sourcing or adapting plate holders and accepting the limits of an antique bellows and shutter.