Steinheil Casca |
The Steinheil Casca I is a 35mm viewfinder camera produced in Germany in the late 1940s. It was Steinheil München's entry into the postwar 35mm camera market and is encountered today primarily as a collector item rather than a user camera.
Sales data for the Casca I is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from November 1998 saw an example sell for £460. With only one data point at saleroom level (wholesale, before commissions), there is no reliable median or range to quote for what a Casca I is worth in 2026, and present-day value would need to be inferred from comparable postwar German rangefinder and viewfinder cameras rather than from this model's own price history.
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: November 1998
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 1998 | £460 | Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 79) Title: Casca no. 60845
Description:
Casca no. 60845 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Steinheil Casca I worth today?
There is insufficient recent sales data to give a confident figure; the only recorded UK auction hammer price in our history is £460 from 1998, so any current value should be cross-checked against comparable postwar German 35mm cameras.
How much does a Steinheil Casca I sell for at auction?
With just one verified hammer result on file, the Casca I has not established a stable auction price band, and individual outcomes will depend heavily on condition, completeness and whether a working lens is included.
Is the Steinheil Casca I a rare camera?
It appears infrequently in UK salerooms — our records show only a single hammer sale — which makes it scarce on the secondary market, though scarcity alone does not guarantee a high price without collector demand.