Simda Panorascope
The Simda Panorascope is a subminiature stereo camera that produces paired panoramic-format frames on roll film. It is a niche specialist item rather than a general-use camera.
With only a single tracked UK auction hammer result on file (£400 in 2013), the market is too thin to quote a meaningful range or median today, and that figure is a wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail price. Values for what a Simda Panorascope is worth in 2026 depend heavily on completeness of the outfit, working shutter, and condition of the optics, and confirmed sales remain scarce.
Variants
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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 2024
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01364) Title: Simda Panorascope
Description:
Rare French stereo camera for 300 exposures 10x20mm on 16mm film, less than 2500 units were made, early version with Roussel Special 3.5/25mm lenses, black leather covering, in absolutely mint condition and working order (slow speeds not accurate), with leather case, instructions and depth of field board. Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Apr 2019 | £360 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 335) Title: A Simda-Perreux Panorascope Stereo Camera
Description:
1955, grey serial no. 2224, with P. Angenieux f/2.5 35mm lenses, body, G, shutter working, lenses, VG |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36043) Title: Simda Panorascope
Description:
rare French stereo camera for 300 exposures 10x20mm on 16mm film, later version with Angenieux 3.5/25mm lenses, 2-tone grey leather covering, in beautiful condition, with leather case Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34748) Title: Simda Panorascope
Description:
rare French stereo camera for 300 exposures 10x20mm on 16mm film, later version with Angenieux 3.5/25mm lenses, 2-tone grey leather covering, in very fine condition Estimate: EUR 900 - EUR 1,100 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10579) Title: Simda Panorascope
Description:
stereo camera for 300 exposures 10x20mm on 16mm film, early version with Roussel Microcolor 3.5/25mm lenses, black leather covering, in very fine condition with original case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19392) Title: Simda Panorascope
Description:
stereo camera for 300 exposures 10x20mm on 16mm film, early version with Roussel Microcolor 3.5/25mm lenses, black leather covering, in mint condition with viewer, strap and maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20491) Title: Simda Panorascope
Description:
stereo camera for 300 exposures 10x20mm on 16mm film, early version with Roussel Microcolor 3.5/25mm lenses, black leather covering, in fine condition Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16106) Title: Simda Panorascope
Description:
stereo camera for 300 exposures 10x20mm on 16mm film, later version with Angenieux 3.5/25mm lenses, 2-tone grey leather covering, in fine condition, original case Estimate: EUR 900 - EUR 1,100 |
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| Sep 2005 | £456 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 176) Title: Panorascope no. 2034
Description:
Panorascope no. 2034 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 2005 | £288 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 190) Title: Panorascope no. 164
Description:
Panorascope no. 164 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Mar 2004 | £358 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - THE PROPERTY OF A COLLE (Lot 271) Title: Panorascope
Description:
Panorascope Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 625 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_20968) Title: SIMDA France PANORASCOPE
Description:
Early version of the Panorascope for 16mm film, Roussel 25mm/3,5 lenses, black leather covering, good condition. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Simda Panorascope worth at UK auction?
The only tracked UK auction sale on file sold for £400 (hammer) in 2013; with so few data points, current value is best assessed against comparable specialist subminiature stereo sales.
How much does a Simda Panorascope sell for today?
There is insufficient recent sales history to quote a reliable price, so any figure should be treated as indicative until further hammer results are recorded.
Why is the Simda Panorascope price hard to pin down?
It is a rare specialist camera with very limited public auction throughput, so individual results swing widely with condition and completeness rather than settling into a tight range.