Voigtlander& Sohn Prominent 6x9
The Voigtländer Prominent 6x9 is a folding medium-format camera introduced in the early 1930s, taking eight 6x9cm frames on 120 roll film. It was positioned at the top of Voigtländer's range when new, with a coupled rangefinder and an integrated extinction meter that were unusual features for a folder of the period.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Prominent 6x9 have ranged from about £530 to £800, with a median around £650 — wholesale levels before buyer's premium. As of 2026 the camera's value remains condition-sensitive: clean, working examples with a functioning rangefinder sell for more, while bodies with bellows issues or a cloudy lens tend to trade below the median.
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: September 2024
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| Sep 2024 | £525 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 153) Title: A Voigtlander Prominent 6x9 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1933, black, serial no. D966362, with Voigtlander Hellar f/4.5 105mm lens, black, serial no. 880475, body, G-VG, lens, G-VG, shutter working, some |
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| Nov 2021 | £521 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 261) Title: A Voigtlander Prominent 6x9 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1933, black, serial no. D964687, with Voigtlander Hellar f/4.5 105mm lens, black, serial no. 786850, body, VG, shutter requires attention and iris |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 850 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37099) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
rare folding-bed camera for 6x9cm exposures on roll film, with its coupled rangefinder, built-in light meter and self-erecting front it was one of the most advanced cameras in its time, in fine condition (bellows with small repairs), with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.880894 in working Compur shutter, original strap and case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36503) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
rangefinder camera for 6x9cm exposures on roll film, in very fine condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.890684 in good working Compur shutter, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2018 | £540 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1196) Title: A Voigtlander Prominent 6x9 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1933, black, serial no. D964893, with Voigtlander Heliar f/4.5 105mm lens, serial no. 887697, body, G, shutter working, lens, VG, some light internal |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36336) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
for 6x9cm exposures on roll film, in very fine condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.788022 in good working Compur shutter, original strap, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 900 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33666) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9cm
Description:
uncommon 6x9cm folding camera for 120 film, in beautiful near mint original condition, Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.890715 in Compur shutter, with leather case Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32407) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9cm
Description:
uncommon 6x9cm folding camera for 120 film, in very good original condition, Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.879651 in Compur shutter, with leather case and rare original German instructions and booklet Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30620) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
for 6x9cm exposures on roll film, in fine condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.788022 in good working Compur shutter, original strap, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 900 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_30054) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
for 6x9cm exposures on rollfilm, in fine condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.787385 in good working Compur shutter, original strap and case, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 700 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13806) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
for 6x9cm exposures on roll film, in fine condition with Skopar 4.5/10.5cm no.876086 in good working Compur shutter, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter, original case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 1,100 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13805) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
for 6x9cm exposures on roll film, in fine condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.890525 in good working Compur shutter, 4.5x6cm mask inserts, original case, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 650 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13244) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
for 6x9cm exposures on rollfilm, in fine condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.788223 in good working Compur shutter, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 650 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19612) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9cm
Description:
6x9cm on rollfilm 120, in fine condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.788148 in Compur shutter, original case (in good working order) - the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 3,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19611) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9cm 'Turbo shutter'
Description:
6x9cm on 120 film, extremely rare very first version with Skopar 4.5/10.5cm no.770810 in Voigtländer Turbo shutter, in good original condition with strap, with original brochure Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 550 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20640) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9
Description:
for 6x9cm exposures on rollfilm, in fine condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.887859, original strap, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 1,600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15423) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9cm
Description:
top condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.778699, strap, original case, the Prominent was the first camera with a built-in light meter Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,800 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 765 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24904) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9cm
Description:
very good condition with Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.839950, 4.5x6cm mask, strap, case, Bessaplan film, very rare original manual. The Prominent was the first camera with built-in exposure meter Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 660 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24905) Title: Voigtländer Prominent 6x9cm
Description:
in good general condition, clean Heliar 4.5/10.5cm no.816930, complete with strap, original case Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 9,375 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21439) Title: VOIGTLÄNDER PROMINENT 6x9 cm
Description:
Full working original condition, ever ready case |
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| Jul 2001 | £528 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 260) Title: Prominent camera no. D965597
Description:
Prominent camera no. D965597 Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Prominent 6x9 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Prominent 6x9 is typically worth around £650, with clean examples reaching closer to £800 and rougher bodies selling for about £530.
How much does a Prominent 6x9 sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show a price range of roughly £530 to £800, though these figures exclude buyer's premium and dealer retail asking prices are usually higher.
What affects the value of a Prominent 6x9?
Bellows condition, rangefinder accuracy, lens clarity and overall cosmetic state are the main factors; a fully working example will sell for a clear premium over one needing service.