Camera probate valuations from £30
HMRC-compliant camera valuations
delivered online in 1-2 days.
Expert probate valuations for cameras, lenses and photographic equipment. Just add photos
and any details you have and
we’ll handle the rest.
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Online or in person valuation? Both Available
In most cases, cameras and photographic equipment can be valued accurately from clear photographs. This is usually the quickest and most cost-effective option for probate.
Online Valuation – from £30
The best option for most estates. A qualified valuer personally assesses the images and details you provide. Photograph the cameras, lenses and equipment using our guide and receive a full HMRC-compliant valuation within 1–2 days. Suitable for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, Leica, Hasselblad, Rolleiflex, camera lenses and photographic accessories.
In-Person Valuation – from £298
For larger or more specialist collections where on-site assessment is genuinely more practical or economical; professional camera kits, large lens collections, darkroom equipment, studio equipment, rare Leica or Hasselblad cameras, or inherited photographic collections with hundreds of individual items.
Your camera probate valuation in 3 easy steps
Swift Values provides a simple, best-value way to meet your probate valuation obligations. Here’s how it works:
Add photos and any details you may have
Use your phone to photograph each camera, lens and accessory, along with any boxes, receipts, manuals or paperwork you have. No need to identify everything yourself.
We assess the camera properly
Our experienced valuer reviews each item, checking the make, model, condition, lens details, accessories and current open-market values.
Receive your HMRC compliant report
Typically delivered within 1–2 working days and prepared under Section 160 IHTA 1984, ready to submit with confidence.
Why executors choose
Swift Values for camera and lens valuations
Most executors worry camera collections will be difficult to value.
Trusted by executors. Accepted by HMRC.
Swift Values offers a straightforward, low-risk way to meet your probate valuation obligations.
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Zero risk service. If HMRC does not accept it, we’ll refund your fee.
100% HMRC Acceptance Record
Thousands of valuations completed, with every report accepted by HMRC.
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Executors choose Swift Values because it’s easy, quick and reassuring.
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What cameras and photographic equipment can we value?
We can value most cameras, lenses and photographic equipment commonly found in UK estates, from everyday digital cameras to specialist vintage collections.
Camera bodies
- Digital cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax
- DSLR, mirrorless, compact and bridge cameras
- Vintage film cameras, including 35mm, medium format and large format cameras
- Collectable cameras from Leica, Hasselblad, Rolleiflex, Contax and similar makers
Lenses
- Autofocus and manual-focus lenses from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Sigma
- Vintage lenses from Leica, Zeiss, Hasselblad, Voigtländer and other specialist makers
- Prime, zoom, macro, telephoto and wide-angle lenses
- Lenses with visible damage, fungus, haze, dust or missing caps
Accessories
- Camera bags, flashes, tripods, filters, light meters and battery grips
- Original boxes, manuals, receipts, cases and warranty cards
- Darkroom equipment, enlargers and specialist photographic accessories
- Studio lighting, stands and related professional photography equipment
Whether it’s a single digital camera, a vintage Leica, a collection of lenses or boxes of photographic equipment, our specialists can provide accurate open-market probate values.
See exactly what you’ll receive
Every Swift Values report is a professionally formatted PDF, ready to submit with your probate application. It includes:
Fully illustratedHigh-value (£1,500+) item breakdownsValuer notes to detail specificsSection 160 compliance statementSigned declaration for IHT400Valuer bio
What’s included in your camera probate valuation?
Our £30 online valuation covers most individual cameras, lenses and photographic items, from everyday digital cameras to vintage film cameras and specialist lenses.
If a collection requires more detailed assessment, such as large professional kits, rare Leica or Hasselblad equipment, studio equipment or extensive lens collections, we’ll explain this clearly before any further work begins.
Service
Single camera/lens
Multiple cameras/lenses
In person valuation
Price (ex. VAT)
£30
From £60
From £298
If everything is routine, our standard online valuation price is all you’ll pay. If the equipment needs further research or a more complex assessment, we’ll explain why and confirm any costs first.
“Valuations are the biggest single area of risk, accounting for a large part of our compliance checks. It is important to properly ascertain the value of assets. For assets with a material value you are strongly advised to instruct a qualified independent valuer.”
Source: Inheritance Tax Toolkit, HMRC, Published July 2018
Ready to start your camera probate valuation?
From just £30. Delivered in 1-2 working days.
HMRC-compliant – guaranteed, or your money back.