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Gamma I

The Gamma I is a 35mm film camera, a body sold within the small post-war Italian rangefinder market. It is a niche model, encountered mainly through specialist auctions rather than general retail.

Auction data for the Gamma I is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £1,200 from November 2021 is the only verified reference point, and as a wholesale auction figure it excludes buyer's and seller's commission. With so few sales, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a reliable median, and what a Gamma I is worth in 2026 will hinge heavily on condition, completeness and bidder competition on the day.

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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: May 2022

Date Price Source
May 2022 £31 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Jun 2017 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Sep 2001 £564 Christie's
Sep 2001 £470 Christie's
Sep 2001 £564 Christie's
Sep 2001 £822 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Gamma I sell for at auction?

The only verified UK auction hammer result on record is £1,200 from 2021, so a single clean example sells for around that figure, though scarcity means individual results can vary widely.

What is a Gamma I worth today?

With just one confirmed sale, a fair price guide for today is the £1,200 hammer reference, adjusted up or down for cosmetic condition, mechanical function and whether a period lens is included.

Why is the Gamma I price so variable?

Low production numbers and thin auction turnover mean each appearance can set its own market, so the value depends heavily on who is bidding rather than a settled median.

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