Leitz Minilux "Tintin"
The Minilux "Tintin" is a special-edition version of the 35mm compact Leica Minilux, offered as a collector variant of the standard model. As a fixed-lens compact it sat at the premium end of the point-and-shoot segment.
UK auction hammer prices for the "Tintin" edition are thinly documented: the two recorded saleroom results, both from Christie's in 1999, fetched £322 and £345 at the hammer. Because these are historical wholesale auction figures and no recent results appear in the available sales data, what the camera is worth in today's 2026 market cannot be reliably extrapolated.
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 2016
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34770) Title: Leica Minilux 'Tintin'
Description:
very rare special edition Minilux (special number 170-200, only 200 of these cameras have been issued), in near mint condition, engraved on the front with Tintin with a Leica camera Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| May 1999 | £322 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 65) Title: Leica Minilux 'Tintin' no. 2113716
Description:
Leica Minilux 'Tintin' no. 2113716 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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| May 1999 | £345 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 66) Title: Leica Minilux 'Tintin' no. 2124605
Description:
Leica Minilux 'Tintin' no. 2124605 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica Minilux "Tintin" worth?
The only UK auction hammer results on file, both from 1999, were £322 and £345. With no recent sales recorded in the available data, a firm current value cannot be set.
How much does a Minilux "Tintin" sell for at auction?
At saleroom level the two documented examples sold for £322 and £345, but both sales are from 1999 and may not reflect what the camera sells for today.
Is the "Tintin" Minilux a standard production model?
It is a special-edition variant of the Minilux rather than a mainstream production run, which typically makes completeness and condition the main price drivers for collectors.