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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.

Based on 41 recorded sales.

Last checked on eBay: 15 August 2026. Most recent sale: 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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