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Voigtlander& Sohn Prominent 6x9

The Voigtländer Prominent 6x9 is a folding medium-format camera introduced in the early 1930s, taking eight 6x9cm frames on 120 roll film. It was positioned at the top of Voigtländer's range when new, with a coupled rangefinder and an integrated extinction meter that were unusual features for a folder of the period.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Prominent 6x9 have ranged from about £530 to £800, with a median around £650 — wholesale levels before buyer's premium. As of 2026 the camera's value remains condition-sensitive: clean, working examples with a functioning rangefinder sell for more, while bodies with bellows issues or a cloudy lens tend to trade below the median.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
Turbo-shutter — — 1 £2,699 – £2,699
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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: September 2024

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Sep 2024 £525 £420 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2021 £521 £420 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2019 EUR 850 £757 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2018 EUR 800 £705 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2018 £540 £450 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Mar 2018 EUR 600 £530 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2016 EUR 900 £782 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2015 EUR 800 £565 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2014 EUR 600 £474 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Mar 2014 EUR 900 £749 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2012 EUR 1,100 £884 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2012 EUR 700 £563 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2011 EUR 650 £557 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Dec 2009 EUR 3,000 £2,699 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Turbo-shutter
Dec 2009 EUR 650 £585 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2007 EUR 550 £390 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2006 EUR 1,600 £1,078 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2005 EUR 660 £451 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2005 EUR 765 £523 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2002 EUR 9,375 £5,973 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Jul 2001 £528 £449 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer Prominent 6x9 worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Prominent 6x9 is typically worth around £650, with clean examples reaching closer to £800 and rougher bodies selling for about £530.

How much does a Prominent 6x9 sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show a price range of roughly £530 to £800, though these figures exclude buyer's premium and dealer retail asking prices are usually higher.

What affects the value of a Prominent 6x9?

Bellows condition, rangefinder accuracy, lens clarity and overall cosmetic state are the main factors; a fully working example will sell for a clear premium over one needing service.

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