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Voigtlander& Sohn Bergheil 4.5x6 (Baby)

The Voigtländer Bergheil 4.5x6 (Baby) is a folding plate camera using the smaller 4.5x6 cm format, sometimes called the "Baby" Bergheil to distinguish it from the larger-format Bergheil models. It was produced in the early 20th century as a compact field camera aimed at amateur and travelling photographers.

Auction data for this model is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from late 2021 shows the Baby Bergheil selling for £320, which gives a reference point rather than a reliable median in today's market. Because that figure is a wholesale auction-hammer price excluding commission, the value a collector ultimately pays at retail in 2026 is typically higher, and condition of the bellows, shutter and original lens drives most of the price spread.

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
Nov 2021 EUR 320 Leitz Auction