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Taron Co. Taron Chic

The Taron Chic is a film camera produced by the Japanese maker Taron Co. It sits in the compact viewfinder segment of the mid-twentieth century Japanese camera market, where Taron competed alongside numerous other domestic manufacturers.

With only a single recorded UK auction result, pricing for the Taron Chic is thin: one example sold for £69 at hammer in early 2026, which is the only data point available to gauge what the camera is worth today. Because this is a wholesale saleroom result rather than a dealer asking price, retail values for clean, working examples may sit higher, and condition is likely to drive most of the variation in what a Taron Chic sells for.

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: February 2026

Date Price Source
Feb 2026 £69 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £94 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £106 Flints Auctions
Oct 2022 £75 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Taron Chic worth?

On the available evidence, a Taron Chic is worth around £69 based on a single UK auction hammer price recorded in February 2026.

How much does a Taron Chic sell for at auction?

The only verified UK auction sale on record fetched £69 at hammer, so that figure is the best current reference for its price, though a wider sample would give a more reliable value.

Is the Taron Chic a collectible camera?

Taron is a lesser-known Japanese maker, and with so few sales recorded the Chic appears to be a niche collector item rather than a mainstream target.