Voigtlander& Sohn Perkeo
The Voigtländer Perkeo is a folding medium-format camera that uses 120 roll film, produced by Voigtländer in the mid-twentieth century. The Perkeo name covered a compact line of everyday folders aimed at amateur photographers looking for a pocketable alternative to larger medium-format bodies.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Perkeo have clustered in the £80–£140 range, with a median close to £126 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. A 2004 result of £500 now looks like an outlier, and in today's market the Perkeo sells for considerably less, with condition of the bellows, shutter and lens driving most of the price variation.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 3x4 format | — | — | 1 | £44 – £44 |
| 3x4 format, Heliar lens | — | — | 0 | — |
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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £44 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 3x4 format | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 182) Title: A Voigtlander Perkeo 3x4cm Folding Camera
Description:
body F-G, opens and closes properly, shutter works, with Skopar f/3.5 5.5cm lens. |
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| Sep 2025 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 131) Title: A 1932 Voigtländer Perkeo Camera
Description:
A 1932 Voigtländer Perkeo Camera, with folding frame finder, shutter very sluggish in slow speeds, body F-G, some scuffs, paint wear to edges, slight |
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| Aug 2024 | £126 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 128) Title: A Pair of Voigtlander Folding Perkeo Cameras with Heliar Lenses.
Description:
A Pair of Voigtlander Folding Perkeo Cameras with Heliar Lenses. Each with a 5.5cm f3.5 Heliar lens, serial # 2470661 & 2536514. Different viewfinder ... read more |
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| Aug 2024 | £126 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 129) Title: A Pair of Voigtlander Folding Perkeo Cameras with Skopar Lenses
Description:
A Pair of Voigtlander Folding Perkeo Cameras with Skopar Lenses. Each with a 5.5cm f3.5 Skopar lens, serial # 2563289 & 2565420. Different rear ... read more |
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| Apr 2023 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 143) Title: A Voigtländer Perkeo 3x4cm Folding Camera
Description:
A Voigtländer Perkeo 3x4cm Folding Camera, with fixed optical finder and folding foot, shutter sluggish on slow speeds, body G, some paint wear to |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 340 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17582) Title: Voigtländer Perkeo
Description:
3x4cm for rollfilm 127, Heliar 3.5/5.5cm no.830437 in Compur shutter, in very good original condition Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20638) Title: Voigtländer Perkeo
Description:
3x4cm for rollfilm 127, Skopar 3.5/5.5cm no.814043 in Compur shutter, in very good original condition with strap Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24192) Title: Voigtländer Perkeo
Description:
3x4cm for rollfilm 127, Skopar 3.5/5,5cm in Compur shutter, very good condition with case Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Mar 2004 | £71 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - THE PROPERTY OF A COLLE (Lot 85) Title: Perkeo no. 985308
Description:
Perkeo no. 985308 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 1998 | £126 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 133) Title: Perkeo no. 982850
Description:
Perkeo no. 982850 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Perkeo worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices put the Perkeo's value at roughly £80 to £140, with a median around £126 for typical working examples.
How much does a Perkeo sell for at auction?
In 2024–2025 the Perkeo has sold for between £80 and £140 at UK salerooms; an isolated 2004 result of £500 is well above the current price level.
Does the Perkeo use film?
Yes, the Perkeo is a folding camera that takes 120 roll film, so it is not compatible with any digital or modern instant format.
What should I check before buying a Perkeo?
Look for bellows pinholes, test the shutter at slow speeds, and check the lens for haze, fungus or separation, as these faults have the biggest impact on price.