Leica MDa
The Leitz MDa is a 35mm camera built on the Leica M-series body, produced from the late 1960s into the 1970s. It was designed for technical, scientific and reproduction work — supplied without a viewfinder or rangefinder so it could be mounted to microscopes, copy stands, bellows units and Visoflex housings using the Leica M bayonet.
At recent UK auction, MDa bodies have sold in a tight band, with hammer prices for clean examples typically between about £260 and £410 and a median close to £400 across the last few years. Because these figures are wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail, what an MDa is worth to a private buyer in 2026 sits a little higher than the numbers shown; the most recent result, in late 2025, was £400, in line with the 2023 sale. Condition of the shutter and trim, and the presence of the correct baseplate and cassette-loading key, are the main factors pushing a body toward the upper end of that range.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| French-Post | — | — | 0 | — |
| MOT | — | — | 4 | £655 – £8,498 |
| NL-Post | — | — | 0 | — |
| Post | — | — | 10 | £249 – £800 |
| Post 24x27 | — | — | 8 | £249 – £3,434 |
| Wolf Set (Endoscopy) | — | — | 0 | — |
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.
Based on 86 recorded sales.
Last checked on eBay: 13 August 2026. Most recent sale: July 2026.
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| Jul 2026 | £255 | £255 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica MDa Scientific Film Camera 35mm Film format . Fast shutter speeds are fine
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Leica MDa Scientific Film Camera 35mm Film format . Fast shutter speeds are fine at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Bicester, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 299 | £255 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Mda Chrome DEFECTIVE
Description:
Its unique history and design make it a fascinating addition to any collection, even in its current non-functional state. Modell: Leica MDa. Perfect for collectors, repair projects, or as a display piece. Location: Nürnberg, Germany |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 5,000 | £4,319 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 48 (Lot A03038) Title: Leica MDa black 'Peter Loseries'
Description:
While the Leica MDa was produced in serial production only in chrome finish, the present example is executed in black and carries no model designation on the top plate, only the MDa-style Leica logo engraving. The absence of further markings and the unusual finish suggest it may have served as a Muster camera in connection with the later Leica MD-2 development.A rare and historically interesting piece with direct provenance from the estate of Leica engineer Peter Loseries. Estimate: EUR 9,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 600 | £518 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 48 (Lot A02903) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x36mm
Description:
Rare post-office camera with fixed focus Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2312031, in mint condition, fixed shutter speed at flash sync. only operable with shutter release cable, with unmodified flash connections, together with standard bottom plate. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 600 | £518 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 48 (Lot A03324) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x36mm with Summaron 2.8/35mm
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Rare Post camera from the last batch of 24x36mm MDa cameras, in very good condition, a couple of light dents can be seen on the top plate, with fixed Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2311446 (fixed focus and aperture), shutter firing at flash sync. speed and with a shutter release cable only, no 'MDa' engraved on the top plate, with front lens cap. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Jan 2026 | £253 | £253 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Faulty Leica MDa Camera Body - Shutter speeds incorrect and needs Cable to Fire
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Ideal for experienced technicians or collectors seeking a restoration project. Suitable for parts or repair. Buy now and save! White Satin Wedding 6x4 Slip In Photo Album - 200 Photos - Minor Marks. Location: Ron Harrison Ltd, Thornfield House, Dunston R, United Kingdom |
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| Nov 2025 | £400 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 448) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Leica MDa Camera
Description:
A Leitz Wetzlar Leica MDa Camera, serial no 1265016, 1970, shutter working, body G, some slight paint wear to back, light marks to base plate, with |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 900 | £792 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post 24x27 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02655) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x36mm with Alos Flash
Description:
Rare Post camera delivered to the South-African Post-Office, with fixed focus Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2311428, in good condition, shutter only firing at flash sync. and B, an interesting model with blanked bulb sync. connection, no 'MDa' engraved on the top plate, with standard bottom plate, from th last batch of 24x36mm MDa cameras, also note the 'PT' logo on the side of the lens, with rare Swiss ALOS flash set with transformer, cables and transport case. |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 1,200 | £1,056 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post 24x27 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02390) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x27mm with Summaron 2.8/35mm
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Very rare and interesting Post camera from a batch of 122 cameras produced in 1972 (no.1293878-124000), in almost mint condition, with rare fixed focus and aperture Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2311949 engraved with 'DBP III 100' (German Federal Post Office), for 24x27mm exposures, note the frame counter to 60, shutter release by cable only (permanently locked at flash-sync speed), blinded bulb flash-sync and unusual 'Post' sticker on the front and 'Post 1972' on the bottom plate. |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 10,000 | £8,498 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | MOT | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01923) Title: Leica MDa MOT
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A very rare version of the Leica MDa, equipped with electric contacts for the Leitz NY Motor. As it should be, the camera shows black controls in combination with a chrome top plate. It comes with a Leitz NY motor and a battery pack and is in beautiful, near-mint condition. Estimate: EUR 16,000 - EUR 18,000 |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 1,300 | £1,105 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post 24x27 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01477) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x27mm with Summaron 5.6/2.8cm
Description:
Very rare and interesting Post camera from an official batch of 19 cameras made in 1969 (no.1206942-1206961), with extremely rare removable Summaron 5.6/2.8cm no.2279768 from a unique batch of 200 lenses factory modified with M-bayonet (no.2279601-2279800) issued in 1968, long after the official production stopped, the body is in near-mint, original condition and working order, for 24x27mm exposures, note the frame counter to 60, unusual cut-off M4 type crank lever, shutter release by cable only (permanently locked at flash-sync speed) and blinded bulb flash-sync. Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| May 2025 | £350 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 2) Title: A Leica MDa 35mm Camera Body
Description:
chrome, serial no. 1160992, body G, shutter working with issues, it is possible to over-advance, causing the shutter to trip as if the shutter (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2025 | £525 | £420 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 43) Title: A Leica MDa Camera Body
Description:
1973, chrome, serial no. 1361136, body, G-VG, shutter working |
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| Oct 2024 | £280 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1743) Title: Leica MDa 35mm technical camera chrome body, serial number 1379181, circa 1974
Description:
Leica MDa 35mm technical camera chrome body, serial number 1379181, circa 1974 |
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| Jun 2024 | EUR 1,600 | £1,354 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post 24x27 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 44 (Lot A00654) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x27mm with Summaron 5.6/2.8cm
Description:
Very rare and interesting Post camera from an official batch of 19 cameras made in 1969 (no.1206942-1206961), with extremely rare removable Summaron 5.6/2.8cm no.2279768 from a unique batch of 200 lenses factory modified with M-bayonet (no.2279601-2279800) issued in 1968, way after the official production stopped, the body is in near mint, original condition and working order, for 24x27mm exposures, note the frame counter to 60, unusual cut-off M4 type crank lever, shutter release by cable only (permanently locked at flash-sync speed) and blinded bulb flash-sync. Estimate: EUR 3,200 - EUR 3,600 |
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| May 2024 | £600 | £480 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 42) Title: A Leica MDa Camera
Description:
1970, chrome, serial no. 1254660, body, VG, shutter working |
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| Jul 2023 | £400 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science (Lot 7) Title: A Leica MDa Camera Body
Description:
1968, chrome, serial no. 1205409, body, VG-E, shutter working, in maker's box |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 4,000 | £3,434 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post 24x27 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41348) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x27mm + Summaron 5.6/2.8cm
Description:
very rare and interesting Postcamera with unnumbered fix-focus Summaron 5.6/2.8cm (removable), in near mint, original condition and working order, 2 light dents can be seen on the back side, for 24x27mm exposures, note the frame counter to 60, unusual cut-off M4 type crank lever, shutter release by cable only (permanently locked at flash-sync speed) and blinded bulb flash-sync, with front lens cap Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Jan 2023 | USD 800 | £655 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | MOT | |
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Auction: 2023 Auction Results (Lot 205) Title: Leica MDa Motorised Nr. 1254774
Description:
Leica MDa Motorised Nr. 1254774 |
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| Nov 2022 | £475 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 33) Title: A Leica MDa Camera
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1969, chrome, serial no. 1245181, body, VG, shutter working Note: This lot incurs VAT, due to being imported into the UK, at a preferential rate of |
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| Oct 2022 | £362 | £290 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 10) Title: A Leitz Leica MDa 35mm Camera Body
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chrome, serial no.1361420, c.1972, body G-VG, shutter working but slow speeds too fast, requires attention Note: Lot imported under Temporary |
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| Jun 2022 | £475 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine & Rare Cameras (Lot 28) Title: A Leica MDa Body
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1966, chrome, serial no. 1159403, body, VG-E, shutter working Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the |
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| Apr 2022 | £1,000 | £800 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Post | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 34) Title: A Leica MDa Post Camera
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1971, chrome, serial no. 1273993, with Leitz Summaron f/2.8 35mm lens, 1969, chrome, serial no. 2312047, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, |
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| Apr 2021 | £967 | £780 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Post | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 39) Title: A Leica MDa Post Camera
Description:
1971, chrome, serial no. 1273993, with Leitz Summaron f/2.8 35mm lens, 1969, chrome, serial no. 2312047, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 360 | £323 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38791) Title: Leica MDa
Description:
Body in near mint condition and good working order, base plate with a slot for data strips, body cap Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 1,600 | £1,438 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38360) Title: Leica MDa Bundeswehr
Description:
a very rare German Military Leica MDa, engraved on the rear of the top plate with 'Bundeswehr, Baujahr 1969', in near-mint condition, probably made to special order or as a test sample, incl. body cap and box with matching number Estimate: EUR 3,200 - EUR 3,600 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 300 | £257 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37560) Title: Leica MDa
Description:
body in near mint condition and good working order, base plate with a slot for data strips, body cap Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 400 | £356 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37249) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x36mm
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rare post-office camera with fixed focus Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2312015, in original condition and good working order Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 600 | £535 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37186) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x36mm
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rare post-office camera with fixed focus Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2312058, in original condition and good working order Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 200 | £178 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37439) Title: Leica MDa
Description:
early body in very good condition and in working order, body cap Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Apr 2019 | £288 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 165) Title: A Leica MDa Body
Description:
1970, chrome, serial no. 1265053, body, VG, shutter working |
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| Apr 2019 | £264 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 167) Title: A Leica MDa Body
Description:
1973, chrome, serial no. 1361094, body, shutter working, slow speeds inaccurate, with additional data strip base, in maker's box |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 600 | £530 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36402) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x36mm
Description:
rare Post-Leica for meter recording, for 24x36mm exposures, in excellent condition, fix-focus Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2310896, lens cap Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Aug 2016 | £95 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Express Camera, Music & Entertainment Auction Thursday 18th August 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 50) Title: A Leica MDa Body
Description:
A Leica MDa Body, chrome, serial no. 1411852 Estimate: £60 - £80 |
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| May 2015 | £300 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: Scientific, Technological and Mechanical Musical Instruments (Lot 53) Title: Leica MDA, (3)
Description:
no. 1265315, with Visoflex II and 135mm f4 Elmar lens, 50mm f2 Summicron lens no. 3166175 , a Visoflex II, and a variety of lens hoods and focussing caps (3) Estimate: £500 - £700 |
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| May 2014 | USD 750 | £445 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: May 2014 Auction Results (Lot 335) Title: Leica MDa Nr. 1285261 with speci
Description:
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| Apr 2014 | £200 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment on Wednesday 30th April 2014 at 11:00 (Lot 231) Title: A Leica MDa Body
Description:
A Leica MDa Body, chrome, serial no. 1274199, VG-E, shutter working, in maker's box Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Dec 2013 | USD 150 | £92 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: December 2013 Auction Results (Lot 259) Title: Leica MDa Nr. 1360559.
Description:
Leica MDa Nr. 1360559. |
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| Nov 2012 | HKD 3,200 | £259 | 🇭🇰 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: The Leica Sale (Lot 2015) Title: A Leica MDA,
Description:
No. 1245240, with Visoflex 2. Estimate: HKD 2,500 - HKD 3,100 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 4,000 | £3,215 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | MOT | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14076) Title: MDa MOT
Description:
extremely rare MDa camera for Leitz New York motor drive, engraved 'MDa MOT', delivered from Leitz New York to Zeiss New York for use with a Zeiss scientific instrument for medical use (FUNDUS camera), complete with special New York motor drive 14000 no.02131, in near mint and perfect working condition Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 420 | £356 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post 24x27 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12040) Title: MD POST 24x27
Description:
extremely early and rare camera from first official Postkamera batch (928923-929000), one flash plug, back door without film reminder, internal counter up to 60 for exposures 24x27mm, with fix-focus Summaron 3.5/3.5cm no.1614513 engraved 'Post' (cap) - technically the camera is a M3 without rangefinder Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| May 2010 | £180 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: Pictures including Works by 'Snaffles', Furniture & Works of Art (Lot 275) Title: Leica MDa camera
Description:
Chrome, No. MDa-1265927, with the slotted marker strip baseplate and body cap. Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 300 | £249 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post 24x27 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18203) Title: MDa Post 24x27mm
Description:
very rare 24x27mm POST Leica with fix-focus Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2153462, (engraved: Post II 100, fixed aperture at f/4) Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 460 | £382 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18201) Title: MDa + Micro-Visoflex III
Description:
near mint MDa body in perfect working order, Leitz Service Card, rare Micro Visoflex III with 90° prism Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Jun 2007 | £360 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 307) Title: Leica MDa no. 1293514
Description:
Leica MDa no. 1293514 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 7,000 | £4,769 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | MOT | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16523) Title: MDa MOT
Description:
extremely rare MDa camera with coupling for Leitz New York motor drive, engraved MDaMOT, delivered from Leitz New York to Zeiss New York for use with a Zeiss scientific instrument for medical use, the FUNDUS camera, in the early 1970s. Complete with special New York motor drive 14000 no.02549 with fixed cord and blue plastic plug, in fine and perfect working condition Estimate: EUR 9,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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| May 2007 | £210 | £210 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music, Police, Fire, Railwayana and Cameras (Lot 331) Title: Leica MDa camera
Description:
No. 1412116 chrome with a Leitz Elmar f3.5/65mm lens No. 1843348 on a Visoflex II reflex housing with 'OTXBO' 4x rt. angle viewfinder, lens cap, maker's box for lens, boxed 16464 K adapter, caps and sundries in an aluminium padded suitcase. (qty) Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2006 | £240 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 277) Title: Leica MDa no. 1159641
Description:
Leica MDa no. 1159641 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 2006 | £264 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 278) Title: Leica MDa no. 1161206
Description:
Leica MDa no. 1161206 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Jul 2006 | £192 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 331) Title: Leica MDa no. 1245765
Description:
Leica MDa no. 1245765 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Feb 2005 | £288 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 88) Title: Leica MDa no. 1293630
Description:
Leica MDa no. 1293630 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Nov 2004 | £131 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 147) Title: Leica MDa no. 1412254
Description:
Leica MDa no. 1412254 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Nov 2004 | £179 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 148) Title: Leica MDa no. 1245490
Description:
Leica MDa no. 1245490 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 521 | £364 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Post 24x27 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24374) Title: MDa Post 24x27mm
Description:
rare Post-Leica for 24x27mm with Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2312163 engraved: DBP III 100, metal-plate on the base plate printed: 'POST 1972' Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Jun 2004 | £334 | £279 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Post | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 398) Title: Leica MDa Post no. 1286755
Description:
Leica MDa Post no. 1286755 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 2004 | £298 | £249 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Post | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 399) Title: Leica MDa Post no. 1293847
Description:
Leica MDa Post no. 1293847 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Dec 2003 | £188 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 323) Title: Leica MDa no. 1285489
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Leica MDa no. 1285489 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Dec 2003 | £199 | £169 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 324) Title: Leica MDa no. 1379037
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Leica MDa no. 1379037 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Sep 2003 | £282 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 178) Title: Leica MDa no. 1293373
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Leica MDa no. 1293373 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Sep 2003 | £564 | £480 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 176) Title: Leica MDa no. 1159590
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Leica MDa no. 1159590 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Jun 2003 | £293 | £249 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 270) Title: Leica MDa no. 1410297
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Leica MDa no. 1410297 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Apr 2003 | £293 | £249 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 96) Title: Leica MDa no. 1285211
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Leica MDa no. 1285211 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 2002 | £763 | £649 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 366) Title: Leica MDa no. 1411915
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Leica MDa no. 1411915 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Feb 2002 | £293 | £249 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 146) Title: Leica MDa no. 1205051
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Leica MDa no. 1205051 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 2001 | £587 | £500 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 337) Title: Leica MDa no. 1293125
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Leica MDa no. 1293125 Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| Jun 2001 | £705 | £600 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 338) Title: Leica MDa no. 1360133
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Leica MDa no. 1360133 Estimate: £600 - £800 |
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| Jun 2001 | £493 | £420 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 339) Title: Leica MDa no. 1410113
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Leica MDa no. 1410113 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Mar 2001 | £587 | £500 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 81) Title: Leica MDa no. 1285072
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Leica MDa no. 1285072 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Jan 2001 | £528 | £449 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 95) Title: Leica MDa no. 1246008
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Leica MDa no. 1246008 Estimate: £350 - £500 |
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| Jun 2000 | £411 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 385) Title: Leica MDa no. 1274818
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Leica MDa no. 1274818 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1999 | £437 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 485) Title: Leica MDa no. 1293457
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Leica MDa no. 1293457 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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| Jun 1999 | £632 | £550 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 484) Title: Leica MDa no. 1265496
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Leica MDa no. 1265496 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 1999 | £253 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 89) Title: Leica MDa no. 1274882
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Leica MDa no. 1274882 Estimate: £25 - £150 |
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| May 1999 | £345 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 88) Title: Leica MDa no. 1265785
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Leica MDa no. 1265785 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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| Nov 1998 | £299 | £260 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 128) Title: Leica MDa no. 1384669
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Leica MDa no. 1384669 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Oct 1998 | £414 | £360 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 111) Title: Leica MDa no. 1265917
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Leica MDa no. 1265917 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Oct 1998 | £230 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 113) Title: Leica MDa no. 1293105
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Leica MDa no. 1293105 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Sep 1998 | £368 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: COLLECTABLE CAMERAS FROM CLASSIC COLLECTION (Lot 115) Title: Leica MDa no. 1206089
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Leica MDa no. 1206089 Estimate: £20 - £500 |
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| Aug 1998 | £322 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 106) Title: Leica MDa no. 1379181
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Leica MDa no. 1379181 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Aug 1998 | £368 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 107) Title: Leica MDa no. 1384743
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Leica MDa no. 1384743 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 1998 | £575 | £500 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Post | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 537) Title: Leica MDa Post no. 1254850
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Leica MDa Post no. 1254850 Estimate: £600 - £800 |
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| Jun 1998 | £379 | £330 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 536) Title: Leica MDa no. 1206631
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Leica MDa no. 1206631 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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| May 1998 | £402 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 98) Title: Leica MDa no. 1265795
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Leica MDa no. 1265795 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 1998 | £345 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 95) Title: Leica MDa no. 1159687
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Leica MDa no. 1159687 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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| Jan 1998 | £483 | £420 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 181) Title: Leica MDa no. 1254846
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Leica MDa no. 1254846 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jan 1998 | £437 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 182) Title: Leica MDa no. 1412449
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Leica MDa no. 1412449 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz MDa worth today?
In the current UK auction market a working MDa body is worth roughly £260 to £410 at hammer, with recent sales clustering around £400.
How much does a Leitz MDa sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices sit near £400 for a clean, functional body, with tired examples selling closer to £260.
Why does the MDa have no viewfinder?
The MDa was built for technical, copying and microscope work where the camera is aimed through an external optical system, so Leitz omitted the viewfinder and rangefinder to keep the top plate simple.
Does the MDa take Leica M lenses?
Yes — it uses the standard Leica M bayonet, so M-mount lenses and Visoflex reflex housings fit directly, though you need an accessory finder or reflex unit to compose.