Welta Kamera-werke Weltini
The Weltini is a 35mm folding rangefinder camera produced by Welta Kamera-Werke of Germany, introduced in the 1930s. It used a self-erecting strut-folding bed design and was positioned as a compact precision camera for the 35mm format alongside contemporaries such as the Kodak Retina.
At UK auction the Weltini is a thinly traded model: recorded hammer results sit between roughly £31 and £76, with a midpoint near £54. Today in 2026 the wider price you might pay a dealer for a clean, working example will be higher, but saleroom-level values for what a Weltini sells for remain modest, and condition (bellows, shutter, rangefinder accuracy) drives most of the spread.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| c1937-38 | — | — | 0 | — |
| c1939-41 | — | — | 0 | — |
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: June 2026
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| Jun 2026 | £19 | £15 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 205) Title: A Welta Weltini 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, shutter works but body release not working, RF patch working, with a Schneider Xenon f.2 5cm lens optics F with haze. |
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| Mar 2026 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 121) Title: A Welta Weltini 35mm Folding Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, rangefinder patch visible & moves correctly, with Zeiss Jena Tessar 5cm f/2.8 lens, optics G-VG, some very light (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2026 | £31 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 153) Title: A Welta Weltini Folding Camera
Description:
black, body F, shutter works, shutter release needs attention. |
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| Jun 2000 | £76 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 34) Title: Weltini camera
Description:
Weltini camera Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Welta Weltini worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results the Weltini has sold in a range of about £31 to £76, so a typical value at saleroom level sits in the middle of that band, with clean, fully working examples at the upper end.
How much does a Weltini sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices include £31 in 2026 and £76 in 2000, indicating that the price achieved depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and rangefinder are functional.
Is the Weltini a 35mm camera?
Yes, the Weltini is a 35mm folding rangefinder camera made by Welta Kamera-Werke in Germany during the 1930s.