Leitz Leica R3 Mot
The Leica R3 Mot is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced by Leitz in 1976, using the Leica R bayonet mount. Developed in collaboration with Minolta, it shared body engineering with the Minolta XE, and the "Mot" designation indicates factory provision for the dedicated motor drive.
Recorded UK auction hammer results (wholesale saleroom prices, excluding buyer's premium) for the R3 Mot are sparse, with the two results on file falling between £1,100 and £1,300 — a median of around £1,200. Because these hammer prices are several years old, they are indicative rather than a reliable guide to what a body sells for today in 2026, and condition, cosmetic finish, and the presence of a matching motor winder remain the main price drivers.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2014
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30850) Title: R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of Oskar Barnack (special number 100-683), gold plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932190, caps, papers, wooden box and original maker's box, in new condition Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 1,300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12430) Title: R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack's birth, special number 100-721, gold plated Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2932750, complete and new with all papers in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Oct 1999 | £230 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 107) Title: Leica R3MOT no. 1512426
Description:
Leica R3MOT no. 1512426 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica R3 Mot worth today?
The limited UK auction data on file shows hammer prices between £1,100 and £1,300, so a clean, working body is worth roughly £1,200 at saleroom level, though the sample is small and dated.
How much does a Leica R3 Mot sell for at UK auction?
Recorded hammer prices sit in the £1,100–£1,300 range, with the final value driven mainly by cosmetic condition and whether the matching motor drive is included.
Is the Leica R3 Mot a rangefinder?
No — the R3 Mot is a 35mm SLR on the Leica R bayonet mount, not an M-series rangefinder, so R-mount lenses are required.