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Metz Mecaflex

The Metz Mecaflex is a mid-1950s subminiature single-lens reflex camera using 24x24mm frames on 35mm film. It was produced under the Metz name and aimed at users seeking a compact reflex format distinct from the standard 24x36mm.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Mecaflex have ranged from about £500 to £590, with a median near £590, and an older 2009 result at £600 sits in the same band. Values have held steady into 2026 because supply is thin; condition of the shutter and viewfinder optics drives what a clean example sells for at saleroom level.

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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 2020

Date Price Source
Nov 2020 £496 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2020 EUR 800 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2020 £588 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 500 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 650 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 1,100 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 600 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 1,100 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 950 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2001 £705 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Metz Mecaflex worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results put the value at roughly £500 to £590, with a working example typically selling for around £590.

How much does a Metz Mecaflex sell for at auction?

At UK auction the price has been consistent in the £500–£600 range across the last decade, reflecting limited supply rather than strong demand.

Why does the Mecaflex use a square frame?

It exposes 24x24mm frames on standard 35mm film, a format choice that distinguishes it from conventional 24x36mm SLRs of the period.

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