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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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2023 £30 Special Auction Services
Oct 1999 £103 Christie's