Beier Beira
The Beier Beira is a small-format camera produced by the German maker Beier. With limited published reference data, it survives today mainly as a collector item rather than a user camera.
Auction evidence for the Beira is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from 2018 shows the model selling for £200, which excludes buyer's and seller's commission. With only one data point, it is not possible to give a reliable current value range for what a Beira is worth in 2026, and prices today will depend heavily on condition and completeness.
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: November 2018
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36657) Title: Beier Beira
Description:
early model with folding viewfinder, for perforated 35mm film, with Trinar Anastigmat 4.5/5cm no.480800 in Gauthier shutter, in very good condition Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 700 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32146) Title: Beier Beira
Description:
early model for unperforated 35mm film, fixed optical finder, with Meyer Trioplan 4.5/5cm no.557812 in Gauthier shutter Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 220 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17713) Title: Beier Beira
Description:
early model without rangefinder, for unperforated 35mm film, Newton viewfinder, Rodenstock Trinar-Anstigmat 2.9/5cm no.489649 in Compur shutter, camera in very fine condition, case Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 350 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 750 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20188) Title: Beier Beira
Description:
24x36mm, first version viewfinder Beira, rare with Elmar 3.5/5cm no.110921 in Compur Rapid shutter Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 150 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21736) Title: Beier, Germany Beira
Description:
for unperforated 35mm film, simple viewfinder, with a Rodenstock Trinar-Anstigmat f/2.9 5cm lens in a Compur shutter Estimate: EUR 1,931 - EUR 4 |
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| Nov 1998 | £322 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 94) Title: Beira camera
Description:
Beira camera Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Beier Beira worth today?
Reference data is very limited; the only recorded UK auction sale we have is £200 hammer in 2018, so any current value should be treated as indicative only.
How much does a Beier Beira sell for at auction?
The single verified UK hammer price on file is £200, but with just one sale it is not possible to quote a reliable price range.
Is the Beier Beira a good buyer's camera?
It is primarily of interest to collectors of German camera makers rather than working photographers, and value depends on cosmetic condition, working shutter and clean optics.