Tougodo Optical Toyocaflex
The Toyocaflex is a twin-lens reflex (TLR) roll-film camera produced by Tougodo Optical, one of a number of Japanese TLRs that appeared in the post-war era when the format was widely copied.
UK auction data on the Toyocaflex is thin: a single hammer result of £44 in March 2023 is the only saleroom record on file, so the going price today sits at the lower end of the budget Japanese TLR bracket. Because that figure is a wholesale auction hammer (not a retail asking price), clean, working examples offered by dealers typically sell for noticeably more, and condition has an outsized effect on what one is worth.
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: March 2023
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2023 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 314) Title: A Toyocaflex Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, some peeling to leather, shutter working but sticks on slow speeds, with Tri-Lauser f/3.5 8cm lens, optics G, some dust & haze present. (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Toyocaflex worth today?
On the limited UK auction evidence available, a Toyocaflex has sold for around £44 at hammer, though only one verified sale is on record so the value of any individual example depends heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Toyocaflex sell for at auction?
The only logged UK auction hammer price is £44 (March 2023); that is a wholesale saleroom result and excludes buyer's premium, so retail prices from dealers are usually higher.
Is the Toyocaflex a good buy at this price?
At the sub-£50 hammer level it is priced as a user-grade budget TLR; it can be a reasonable entry point into 6x6 roll film provided the shutter and lenses check out, since repair costs can quickly exceed the camera's market value.