Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/3
The Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/3 is a folding plate camera from the German maker Zeiss Ikon, part of the medium-format plate-camera tradition of the early 20th century. It was sold as a travel-orientated field camera for sheet-film and plate photography rather than as a roll-film snapshot model.
Hard data on what the Maximar 207/3 is worth today is thin: the single UK auction hammer record on file is £74 from a 1999 Christie's sale, and no recent saleroom results are available to establish a current 2026 price band. Because hammer prices reflect wholesale levels rather than retail, buyers seeing dealer asking prices should expect a premium over comparable auction value once condition and completeness are factored in.
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: March 2026
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| Mar 2026 | £40 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 283) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/3 6.5x9cm Folding Plate Camera
Description:
A Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/3 6.5x9cm Folding Plate Camera, shutter working, body G, some scuffs/wear, crack to focus screen, with Carl Zeiss Jena |
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| Jan 1999 | £74 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 206) Title: Maximar 207/3 no. S61495
Description:
Maximar 207/3 no. S61495 Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/3 worth today?
The only UK auction record on file is a £74 hammer price from 1999, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted from the available data; recent comparable sales would be needed to establish what one sells for in 2026.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/3 sell for at auction?
With just one historic hammer result of £74 in the dataset, the price a Maximar 207/3 achieves at UK auction today is not well documented and will depend heavily on condition, lens fitted and completeness of plate holders.
Is the Maximar 207/3 still usable?
As a plate-format folding camera it can still be used if the bellows are light-tight, the shutter runs accurately and suitable plate holders or a sheet-film adapter are available, but sourcing film and holders is the main practical hurdle.