Ernemann Film K (6x6)
The Ernemann Film K is a roll-film folding camera taking 6x6 cm exposures, made by the Dresden manufacturer Ernemann in the early twentieth century before the firm was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It sits in the mid-tier folding-camera category of its era, aimed at amateur photographers wanting a pocketable roll-film instrument.
Auction evidence for this model is thin: the two recorded UK saleroom results, both from 2003, were £125 and £138 at the hammer, giving a narrow range and a midpoint around £130. Those figures reflect wholesale auction levels rather than dealer retail, and as of today buyers should expect condition — bellows integrity, shutter function, and lens clarity — to drive what a Film K is worth far more than headline averages suggest.
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.
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 138 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22596) Title: Ernemann Film-K, 6x6cm
Description:
Achromat 12/12 cm. o. Nr. Seltene Version der Film-K im quadratischem Format in Super-Erhaltung ! Estimate: EUR 1,916 - EUR 19 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 125 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21668) Title: Ernemann Film K
Description:
6x6cm, second version of the simple box camera Film-K in top condition with original maker's box (ref: “Göllner” page 179, but round shutter housing) Estimate: EUR 1,920 - EUR 895,199 |
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