Cameras & Photography

Department Specialist

Chloe McKenna

Specialist Valuer & Catalogue Curator





Sell Cameras & Photography Equipment at Auction


Dugglebys specialises in the valuation and sale of cameras and photographic equipment at auction, helping owners achieve the best possible prices through expertly curated online and live sales. Whether you are selling a single vintage camera, a professional digital body, or an extensive photography collection, our specialists provide accurate valuations, expert advice, and access to serious UK and international buyers. Both vintage and modern photographic equipment can perform exceptionally well at auction when presented to the right audience.  

Expert Camera & Photography Equipment Valuations


Our Cameras & Photography department handles a wide range of antique, vintage, motion picture cameras, retro SLR, rangefinders and modern photographic equipment, appealing to collectors, photographers, and enthusiasts worldwide.
Each item is carefully assessed by experienced valuers, considering key factors such as:

  • - Manufacturer and model
  • - Age, rarity, and historical significance
  • - Condition, originality, and functionality
  • - Lenses, accessories, and completeness
  • - Current collector, provenance, and market demand
This ensures every camera or photographic item is valued accurately and positioned correctly for auction.

Cameras & Equipment We Regularly Sell


We regularly consign and sell photography equipment from some of the most sought-after makers, including:

  • - Leica
  • - Nikon
  • - Canon
  • - Rolleiflex
  • - Alpa
  • - Mamiya
  • - Hasselblad
Our auctions also feature early and historic photographic material, such as daguerreotypes, classic film cameras, medium format equipment, and rare lenses, attracting strong interest from specialist collectors. With Dugglebys we are committed to curating a selection that not only embodies quality but also historical significance and technological advancement.

Our team offers a streamlined consignment process, from professional valuation to strategic marketing, aimed at connecting your items with the right buyers. Whether you’re looking to part with a single cherished camera or a comprehensive collection, Dugglebys offers a seamless, professional service tailored to meet your individual needs.

To find out more about our forthcoming sales or to discuss potential consignments, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our specialist team, or you can request a cameras & photography valuation below.

Request a Valuation

What can we help you with?

All items must be approved by a member of our valuation team before being sold at auction. Please select a valuation type below to begin the selling process...

There may be a fee for this professional service. Probate valuations start from just £99 + VAT.

There may be a fee for this professional service. Insurance valuations start from just £50 + VAT.

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The Vine Street Salerooms
Scarborough
YO11 1XN

Open Monday, 9am - 5pm
Tuesday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

14 Wednesday Market
Beverley
HU17 0DH

Open Monday-Tuesday 10am-4pm

5 Raglan Street
Harrogate
HG1 1LE

Monday
9am-4pm
(closed 12pm-1pm)

Closed Tuesday-Friday for appointments & home visits

The Saleroom
Murton
York
YO19 5GF

Open Monday, 9am - 5pm
Tuesday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

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How did you hear about us?

For information on commission and fees, visit our sell with us page here.

Recent Sale Highlights

Leica MP 0.72 35mm film rangefinder camera body, in silver, chrome and black small grain l...

SOLD: £2,400

Canon F-1 SLR camera body serial no. 300461, boxed, together with thirteen Canon camera le...

SOLD: £1,700

Large quantity of home cinema reels including 8mm & 18mm reels, Walt Disney movies, roll t...

SOLD: £1,300

Leica DBP M3 35mm rangefinder camera body, serial no. 1038356, circa 1961, in chrome finis...

SOLD: £1,300

Large quantity of home cinema reels including 8mm reels, "Mako" The Jaws of Death, Citizen...

SOLD: £1,000

Hasselblad V 503cx medium format camera body, in chrome and black finish, serial no. RE142...

SOLD: £850

Rolleiflex Franke & Heidecke DBP DBGM 2.8 F TLR camera serial no. 2439093, with a Heidosma...

SOLD: £850

Leica M3 rangefinder camera body serial no. 837014 in Leitz case, with two Ernst Leitz Gmb...

SOLD: £800

Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera body, with chrome finish, serial number 3196518, circa...

SOLD: £750

Leica CL camera body serial no. 1409019, with instruction booklet, two Leitz Wetzlar lense...

SOLD: £650

Elmo GS-1200 projector, cased, with three cases of reels

SOLD: £650

Hasselblad 500C/M medium format camera body, in chrome and black finish, serial no. UH1298...

SOLD: £600

Carl Zeiss DiaScope 85 FL spotting scope serial no 3500392, with canvas protective cover

SOLD: £600

Hasselblad 500C medium format camera, serial no. TC60836, circa 1965, with Carl Zeiss Plan...

SOLD: £525

Leitz Wetzlar Summicron-M 1:2/50 camera lens, serial no. 2181712

SOLD: £500

Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f=2.8 lens, serial no. 101536, in fitted case

SOLD: £500

Seven Canon SLR camera bodies, comprising T50 serial no. 2011593, T70 serial no. 1319312, ...

SOLD: £500

Nikon Coolpix P1000 digital camera serial no. 6R201093, with a Nikkor 125X wide optical zo...

SOLD: £480

Canon 15x50 UD 4.5 degrees Image Stabilizer All Weather binoculars, serial no. 5000941B, i...

SOLD: £460

Seventeen Canon camera lenses, mostly FD examples, including 28-85mm 1:4 serial no, 49881,...

SOLD: £440

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