White Stereo Realist
The Stereo Realist is a 35mm stereo camera produced by the David White Company, introduced in 1947. It exposes two side-by-side frames on standard 35mm film to create stereo (3D) slide pairs, and was positioned as a premium amateur stereo camera in the post-war 35mm boom.
Auction data for the Stereo Realist is thin, so current values are best treated as indicative rather than firm. At recent UK auction a working example sold for around £30 hammer in 2023, while an earlier saleroom result from 1999 reached £103 — both wholesale hammer prices before commission. As of 2026, condition, completeness of case and viewer, and working rangefinder and shutters are the main factors in what a Stereo Realist sells for today.
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 2023
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| Jun 2023 | £30 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 508) Title: A David White Stereo Realist Camera
Description:
A David White Stereo Realist Camera, model 1041, shutter working, body F, with 35mm f/3.5 lenses, elements F-G, with adrift lens cover |
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| Oct 1999 | £103 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 219) Title: Stereo Realist camera no. A83747
Description:
Stereo Realist camera no. A83747 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Stereo Realist worth today?
Based on limited UK auction data, hammer prices have ranged from around £30 to £100, with condition, working shutters and inclusion of the original case and viewer driving where an individual example lands.
How much does a Stereo Realist sell for at UK auction?
Recorded hammer results sit in a roughly £30–£100 band, but with only a small number of tracked sales the price for any given camera depends heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
Is the Stereo Realist still usable?
Yes — it takes standard 35mm film, so it remains usable provided the shutters and rangefinder are working, though servicing may be needed on examples that have sat unused for decades.