Whittaker Micro 16
The Whittaker Micro 16 is a subminiature camera using 16mm film, made in the United States from the late 1940s. It was a compact metal-bodied camera aimed at the novelty and pocket-camera market of its era.
Sales data for the Whittaker Micro 16 is extremely limited, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £300 in 2013. Because only one data point exists at saleroom level, today's value should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price, and condition along with the presence of the original case or instructions will materially affect what an example sells for.
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: May 2025
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| May 2025 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 200) Title: A Whittaker Micro 16 Subminiature Camera
Description:
silver, body F-G, shutter not appearing to fire, with maker's case. |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27386) Title: Whittaker Micro 16
Description:
metal subminiature-camere made in Hollywood, single speed shutter with lens Achromatic Doublet 6.3, third type in near mint condition with viewfinder including the photographic story of assembling the 'Micro 16' camera (12 pages, 25.5x33.5cm) - ex Jack Naylor collection Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Whittaker Micro 16 worth today?
Based on the only recorded UK auction hammer price, a Whittaker Micro 16 sold for around £300, though with just one data point this figure is indicative rather than a reliable market price.
How much does a Whittaker Micro 16 sell for at auction?
The single available UK saleroom result shows a hammer price of £300, so current value is best confirmed by comparing it against any newer sales when they appear.
Does the Whittaker Micro 16 still take usable film?
It was designed for proprietary 16mm cassettes, which are no longer manufactured, so most examples today are bought as display or collector pieces rather than working cameras.