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Eclair 16 II

The Eclair 16 II is a 16mm motion picture camera produced by the French cine equipment manufacturer Éclair. It is a professional-tier film cine camera aimed at documentary, news and independent production work rather than the amateur market.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Eclair 16 II have ranged from roughly £160 to £400, with most examples sitting in the £160–£200 bracket and a median close to £190 — these are saleroom wholesale results rather than retail asking prices. One outlier sold for £403 in August 2024, suggesting that complete, clean kits can sell for roughly double what a bare body is worth in today's market. Condition, completeness of magazines and motors, and whether the camera is in working order drive most of the price spread seen in 2025.

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
Jul 2025 £176 Chiswick Auctions
Mar 2025 £202 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £164 Chiswick Auctions
Nov 2024 £400 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £403 Chiswick Auctions