Leica Leica C1
The Leica C1 is a 35mm film compact camera from Leica's autofocus point-and-shoot range, sitting at the more affordable end of the brand's lineup when it was sold new. It was aimed at users who wanted Leica branding and build in a fully automatic travel-friendly body rather than a rangefinder or SLR.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Leica C1 have ranged from £80 to £150, with a midpoint around £115 across the limited sales we have on file. Because this is a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price, dealer-listed examples in 2026 typically sell for more, and condition, working flash, and the presence of the original case or box are the main factors that push a C1 toward the upper end of that range.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Leica AF-C1 35mm Film Camera Working With Case -Flash Fault
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However, the flash is not functioning. Location: Ealing, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £123 | £123 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Vintage Leica C1 Compact Film Camera w/ Vario-Elmar 38-105mm ASPH Lens Working
Description:
W/ Leica Vario-Elmar 38-105mm ASPH Lens. The lens may require a clean, potentially internal dust / haze. We do NOT test with film. Beatrice Rose. West Yorkshire. Binoculars Assorted Makes & Models Pre Loved Untested Lot of 15. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 239 | £204 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Leica C1 with Vario-Elmar 38-105 mm ASPH, with 1-year warranty
Description:
Es gibt nur sehr geringe Gebrauchsspuren. Das Objektiv ist ebenfalls sehr gut erhalten. Die Linsen sind sauber und kratzerfrei. Sie erhalten eine Rechnung. Darüber hinaus steht Ihnen ein 14tägiges Rückgaberecht zu. Location: Schkeuditz, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 173 | £148 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Working Leica C1 Vario-Elmar 38-105mm ASPH - Point & Shoot Camera
Description:
Eine LEICA C1 VARIO-ELMAR 38-105mm ASPH Objektiv. mit Batterie getestet. Selbstauslöser und Blitz funktionieren. 35578 Wetzlar. Rafael Artur Sikora. Location: Wetzlar, Germany |
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| May 2026 | £213 | £213 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Used Leica C1 Black 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
Includes: Strap. White Satin Wedding 6x4 Slip In Photo Album - 200 Photos - Minor Marks. Buy now and save! You might also like. Location: Ron Harrison Ltd, Thornfield House, Dunston R, United Kingdom |
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| Nov 2025 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 158) Title: A Leica C-1 Compact Camera
Description:
A Leica C-1 Compact Camera, silver, shutter workng, flash working, self timer working, body G-VG, with Vario Elmar 38-105mm ASPH lens, elements VG, |
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| May 2025 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 85) Title: A Leica C1 Compact Camera
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A Leica C1 Compact Camera, black, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body F-G, slightly tacky & some marks to top & bottom plate, |
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| Apr 2024 | £150 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 134) Title: A Leica C1 Compact Camera
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A Leica C1 Compact Camera, silver, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body F, top & bottom plate tacky, with 38-105mm Vario Elmar |
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| Feb 2024 | £110 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 667) Title: Leica C1 35mm film camera with Vario-Elmar 38-105 lens, in plastic outer case
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Leica C1 35mm film camera with Vario-Elmar 38-105 lens, in plastic outer case |
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| Aug 2022 | £119 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 405) Title: A Leitz Leica C1 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
chrome, body F, buttons to top panel work but are pushed into body, behaviour erratic, sticker to top reads "OK", seems a fairly accurate description, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2016 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Express Camera & Music Auction Thursday 21st January 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 84) Title: Leica C1 Camera
Description:
Leica C1 Camera, with a Vario Elmar and makers case Estimate: £20 - £30 |
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| Nov -0001 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 179) Title: A Leica C1 Compact Camera
Description:
A Leica C1 Compact Camera, silver, shutter working, flash working, very tacky to top & bottom plate, with Vario Elmar 35-105 ASPH lens, elements G-VG, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica C1 worth in 2026?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Leica C1 is worth roughly £80 to £150 today, with most clean working examples landing near the £115 midpoint at saleroom level.
How much does a Leica C1 sell for at UK auction?
Recorded hammer prices sit between £80 and £150, so that is the realistic auction value range; retail dealer prices for serviced examples tend to sit above this wholesale level.
Is the Leica C1 a film or digital camera?
The Leica C1 is a 35mm film compact, not a digital camera, so its value is tied to the second-hand film-camera market rather than to digital resale trends.
What affects the price of a Leica C1?
Cosmetic condition, a clean haze-free zoom lens, a fully working LCD and flash, and the presence of original packaging are the main factors that decide where an example sells within the £80–£150 band.