Leitz Leicina Super RT1
The Leicina Super RT1 is a Leitz Super 8 cine camera that replaced the Leicina Super in 1972. It was offered as a higher-specification consumer movie camera, with features including an automatic lap-dissolve device and a facility for double exposure.
At UK auction today, hammer prices for the Leicina Super RT1 have been modest, with recorded results of £69 (October 2025) and £106 (April 2023) — a range of roughly £69–£110 and a median around £88. With only two saleroom results to draw on, what a Super RT1 sells for in any given sale is highly condition-sensitive, and working examples with a clean lens tend to attract the stronger bids.
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: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 293) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Leicina Super RT 1 Cine Camera
Description:
grey hammerite finish, body G-VG, untested, wit ha Leicina Vario f/1.9 8-64mm lens, optics G, with fitted leather case. |
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| Apr 2023 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 368) Title: A Leica Leicina Super RT1 Cine Camera
Description:
with Leicina Vario f/1.9 8-64mm Lens, body, VG, untested, lens, G-VG, some internal haze IR 487536 |
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| Jun 1999 | £149 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 353) Title: Leicina Super RT-1 Anniversary no. 077949
Description:
Leicina Super RT-1 Anniversary no. 077949 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leicina Super RT1 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the region of £69–£110, with a median around £88 based on the two recorded sales.
How much does a Leicina Super RT1 sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer results are £69 in October 2025 and £106 in April 2023, so the typical price is under £110 for a standard example.
When was the Leicina Super RT1 introduced?
It was introduced in 1972 as the replacement for the Leicina Super.
What features did the Leicina Super RT1 offer?
It included an automatic lap-dissolve device and a facility for double exposure.