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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.

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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: June 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £19 Flints Auctions
Mar 2026 £38 Flints Auctions
Feb 2026 £31 Flints Auctions
Jun 2000 £76 Christie's

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.

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