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Leica R3 MOT

The Leitz R3 MOT is a 35mm SLR and the motorised version of the Leica R3, the first R-series body produced after Leitz's collaboration with Minolta. It uses the Leica R bayonet mount and was positioned as a professional-oriented body capable of accepting a dedicated motor drive when it was introduced in the late 1970s.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the R3 MOT have spanned roughly £69 to £370, with a median around £150 based on the records to hand. Today the camera sells for noticeably less than cleaner R-series bodies such as the R6, and its worth at saleroom level is strongly condition-sensitive — working electronics and a clean finder lift value, while the rarer special variants (Gold, Safari-style finishes, LHSA commemoratives) command a premium well beyond standard-chrome examples.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
Electronic LHSA — — 3 £70 – £400
Explosion — — 0 —
Gold — — 0 —
red — — 0 —
Testcamera — — 0 —
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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

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Jul 2026 £154 £154 🇬🇧 eBay —
Jul 2026 EUR 72 £61 🇪🇺 eBay —
Jun 2026 £33 £33 🇬🇧 eBay —
May 2026 £66 £66 🇬🇧 eBay —
Apr 2026 £200 £160 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2026 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Sep 2025 £81 £65 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2025 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2025 £150 £120 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Mar 2025 £252 £200 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions —
Mar 2025 £69 £55 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Feb 2025 £31 £25 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Feb 2025 £100 £80 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Oct 2024 £190 £190 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions —
Jun 2024 £112 £90 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Feb 2024 £150 £150 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services —
Nov 2023 £125 £100 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2023 £312 £250 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Electronic LHSA
May 2022 £69 £55 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
May 2022 £94 £75 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
May 2022 £88 £70 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Electronic LHSA
Apr 2019 £204 £170 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2019 £264 £220 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2016 EUR 800 £695 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2014 EUR 1,100 £870 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2012 EUR 3,200 £2,572 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2011 EUR 1,300 £1,141 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Feb 2004 £131 £110 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Mar 2003 £129 £110 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Mar 2003 £58 £49 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Feb 2002 £117 £100 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Feb 2002 £152 £129 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Feb 2002 £235 £200 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2001 £470 £400 🇬🇧 Christie's Electronic LHSA
Nov 1999 £115 £100 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 1999 £690 £600 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Oct 1999 £230 £200 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Oct 1999 £69 £60 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Oct 1999 £149 £130 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jun 1999 £368 £320 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jan 1998 £287 £250 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Leitz R3 MOT worth today?

Standard examples have sold at UK auction for roughly £69 to £370 in recent years, with most clean working bodies landing near the £150 mark before commission.

How much does a Leitz R3 MOT sell for at auction?

Hammer prices depend heavily on condition and variant — a tired but functional body can sell for under £100, while a well-preserved example or a rare variant such as the Gold or LHSA edition commands a substantial premium over the standard price.

Is the R3 MOT a good user camera?

It is a capable R-mount SLR with motor-drive capability, but the value case depends on the electronics being healthy; a serviced example is a more sensible buy than a cheaper untested one.

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