Leica Leicina Special
The Leitz Leicina Special is a Super 8 cine camera introduced in 1972. Leitz positioned it for technical applications as well as serious amateur cine work, placing it at the higher end of the Super 8 market when new.
At UK saleroom level, hammer prices for the Leicina Special are based on a thin record: a recent 2025 result of £320 and an older 1999 sale at £345, giving a spread of roughly £320–£350. With so few data points, what a Leicina Special is worth in 2026 depends heavily on cosmetic condition, working order and whether the original lens and accessories are present.
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 | EUR 108 | £92 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Leica - Leicina special | NOT TESTED - AS IS
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Leica - Leicina special | NOT TESTED - AS IS at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Wien, Austria |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 1,099 | £949 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Leitz Wetzlar Leica Leicina Special Film Camera with... + Very Good (290533)
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(Akkus, etc.). anhand der aufgeführten Bilder zu bilden. unsere eigene Einschätzung des äußerlichen Zustands des Gerätes dar. Generell unterscheiden wir in vier Stufen, indem sich ein Gerät befindet: "TOP" – "Sehr Gut" – "Gut" – "Zustand C". Location: Frankfurt, Germany |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 499 | £431 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Leicina Special Film Camera Super 8 Working Classic Leica Please Read.
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Ansonsten leichte Gebrauchs Spuren und gut erhalten. In der Optik sind kleine Pilzsterne zu sehen Sucherbild sehr schön sauber. Unterseite mit Kratzspuren vermutlich durch anbringen eines Statives entstanden. Location: Straubing, Germany |
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| Nov 2025 | £775 | £620 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 495) Title: A Leitz Leicina Special Super 8 Cine Camera
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grey, serial no. 082934, with Optivaron 6-66mm f/1.8 lens, body VG-E, motor runs when batteries are inserted, viewfinder bright & clear, lens zoom & (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2025 | £400 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 550) Title: A Leica Leicina Special 8mm Cine Camera
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black, body G, with an f/1.8 10mm lens, barrel G, optics appear G, some internal paint deterioration, not functionally tested. Note: For this |
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| May 2025 | £320 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 306) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Leicina Special Super 8 Cine Camera
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A Leitz Wetzlar Leicina Special Super 8 Cine Camera, untested, body G-VG, with Leitz Leicina 10mm f/1.8 Macro-Cinegon lens, barrel G-VG, elements |
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| Jun 2023 | £325 | £260 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 669) Title: A Leica Leicina Special M-Mount Super 8 Motion Picture Camera
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grey, body G-VG, some heavy corrosion to battery pack terminals, appears to work when batteries are inserted at time of auction, no functions tested (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 420 | £298 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_19937) Title: Leicina Special
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perfect working M-mount Super 8 camera with Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm no.12269016, cap, hood, Macro-Cinegon 1.8/10mm no.2495703, papers, case Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2006 | £144 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 290) Title: Leicina Special no. 82336
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Leicina Special no. 82336 Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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| Aug 2000 | £129 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 140) Title: Leicina Special no. 86831
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Leicina Special no. 86831 Estimate: £25 - £150 |
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| Feb 1999 | £345 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 112) Title: Leicina Special no. 081227
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Leicina Special no. 081227 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz Leicina Special worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record, a Leicina Special sells for around £320–£350 at hammer, with condition and completeness driving where a given example lands in that range.
How much does a Leicina Special sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK hammer results are £320 in 2025 and £345 in 1999, so recent value sits close to the low-£300s before buyer's premium.
When was the Leicina Special introduced?
The Leicina Special was introduced in 1972 and was aimed at technical users and serious amateur cine photographers.
Is the Leicina Special a good buy as a user camera?
It can be, but the price reflects working condition: a clean, fully functional body with a clear lens is worth paying toward the upper end of the range, while untested examples should sell well below it.