Ica Atom
The Ica Atom is an early 20th-century German folding plate camera, produced by Ica AG of Dresden before the company was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It was a compact strut-folding design intended for small-format glass plates, sitting at the pocketable end of Ica's pre-Zeiss line.
Sales data for the Ica Atom is thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £600 in 2022 — a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a dealer asking price. On that limited evidence the camera's value today sits in the mid-hundreds of pounds, but with only one data point the price a given example sells for can vary widely with condition, completeness and bellows integrity.
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: June 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2022 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 40 (Lot AI_40_40219) Title: Ica Atom
Description:
uncommon horizontal version (with special folding viewfinder built into the bed for vertical exposures), in very good condition, with Maximar 5.4/6cm no.212211 mounted in Compound shutter, with groundglass and original leather case Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 650 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ica Atom worth today?
Based on the single UK auction hammer record available, an Ica Atom has sold for around £600, though with so few data points the value of any individual example depends heavily on condition and completeness.
How much does an Ica Atom sell for at auction?
The one verified UK saleroom result on file is £600 in 2022; without further sales it is not possible to give a reliable price range.
Is the Ica Atom a film camera?
No — the Atom is a plate camera from the pre-Zeiss Ikon era of Ica AG, designed for small glass plates rather than roll film.