Leitz 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 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.
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| Nov 2025 | £775 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 495) Title: A Leitz Leicina Special Super 8 Cine Camera
Description:
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 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 550) Title: A Leica Leicina Special 8mm Cine Camera
Description:
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 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 306) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Leicina Special Super 8 Cine Camera
Description:
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 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 669) Title: A Leica Leicina Special M-Mount Super 8 Motion Picture Camera
Description:
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 2006 | £144 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 290) Title: Leicina Special no. 82336
Description:
Leicina Special no. 82336 Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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| Feb 1999 | £345 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 112) Title: Leicina Special no. 081227
Description:
Leicina Special no. 081227 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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