Leitz M Monochrom (prototype)
The Leica M Monochrom is a 35mm-format digital rangefinder. Prototype examples are pre-production units made before the camera entered general retail circulation, and they reach the secondary market only occasionally.
Sales evidence is thin: a single UK auction hammer price of £3,250 was recorded in May 2024, and as of today that remains the only data point we have for this specific prototype. Because prototype Leica bodies trade in a narrow collector niche at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission), individual results vary widely with provenance and documentation, so one sale should not be read as a settled market value.
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: May 2024
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2024 | £3,250 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 51) Title: A Leica M Monochrom Prototype Digital Rangefinder Body
Description:
2011, black, serial no. P-027, body, G-VG, powers up and appears to function Note: Prototype of the first Leica M digital camera with black and white |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica M Monochrom prototype worth?
The only recorded UK auction sale settled at £3,250 hammer in May 2024; with a single data point this price is indicative rather than a reliable market value.
How much does a Leica M Monochrom prototype sell for at auction?
Recent saleroom evidence shows one hammer result of £3,250, though what a given example sells for depends heavily on documented provenance, condition, and buyer interest on the day.