Leitz R3
The Leitz R3 is a 35mm SLR introduced in 1976 as the first camera in Leitz's R-series, replacing the Leicaflex SL2. It uses the Leica R bayonet mount and was positioned as an electronic, aperture-priority body developed in partnership with Minolta, sitting above the contemporary Minolta XE in Leitz's line-up.
In the UK auction market today the R3 is an accessible entry point into Leica R glass: hammer prices for clean bodies typically run from about £50 to £600, with a median value of roughly £160 across the last couple of years' sales. An unusual £600 result in 2022 sits well above the norm, and most tidy, working examples sell for between £90 and £240 at saleroom level — wholesale figures that reward cosmetic condition, meter function and working electronics.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| Oskar Barnack Gold | — | — | 5 | £1,100 – £1,600 |
| Safari | — | — | 5 | £130 – £750 |
| Safari outfit | — | — | 0 | — |
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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £338 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 111) Title: A Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera
Description:
1976, black, serial no. 1452703, with Leitz Summicron-R f/2 50m lens, black, serial no. 2943124, 3-Cam, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some |
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| Mar 2026 | £188 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 33) Title: A Leica R3 Electronic 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 1477695, body G, shutter works, with a Leitz Canada Summicron-R f/2 50mm lens, barrel G, optiocs G with light haze, with cap and |
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| Mar 2026 | £38 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 34A) Title: A Leitz Germany Leica R3 electronic 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, body G-VG, viewfinder has black internal residue, shutter works, meter responds to light, with case. |
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| Feb 2026 | £900 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 6) Title: A Leica R3 Electronic 'Safari' Outfit
Description:
1977, green, serial no. 1469195, with Leitz Summicron-R f/2 50mm lens, green, serial no. 2891425, body, G, shutter working, film advance sticking, |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02718) Title: Leica R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
Beautiful 24 carats gold-plated R3, 1000 pieces produced for the 100th anniversary of the birth of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, body no.1523926 with special number 100-182 engraved next to the eyepiece, in unused condition, together with gold-plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932173, with all caps, strap, papers and instructions, wooden presentation box and matching maker's box (cond. B+). |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01408) Title: Leica R3 Safari
Description:
Special edition olive green Leica R3 body in mint condition and working order, with the engraving 'I 126' on the rear, complete with all papers, instructions, body cap and maker's box, together with matching olive green Summicron 2/50mm 11217 no.2877300 (clean and clear optics), with rear cap, warranty card and maker's box. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Oct 2024 | £240 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1806) Title: Leica R3 electronic SLR camera, serial number 1452213, Portuguese made circa 1979, with Leitz
Description:
Leica R3 electronic SLR camera, serial number 1452213, Portuguese made circa 1979, with Leitz |
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| Oct 2024 | £130 | Harper Field Auctions | Safari | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1811) Title: Leica R3 electronic Safari SLR camera body, serial number 1484059, Portuguese made circa 1978, in
Description:
Leica R3 electronic Safari SLR camera body, serial number 1484059, Portuguese made circa 1978, in |
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| Oct 2024 | £50 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1548) Title: Leica R3 camera shop display illuminated sign with Leitz name and reference number 609 verso,
Description:
Leica R3 camera shop display illuminated sign with Leitz name and reference number 609 verso, |
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| Oct 2024 | £550 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1809) Title: Leica R3 electronic Safari SLR camera, serial number 1469985, Portuguese made circa 1977, with Leitz
Description:
Leica R3 electronic Safari SLR camera, serial number 1469985, Portuguese made circa 1977, with Leitz |
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| Oct 2024 | £100 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1813) Title: Leica R3 electronic SLR camera, serial number 1491095, Portugese made circa 1978, with strap and
Description:
Leica R3 electronic SLR camera, serial number 1491095, Portugese made circa 1978, with strap and |
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| Oct 2024 | £200 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1812) Title: Leica R3 electronic SLR camera, serial number 1446011, Wetzlar, German made circa 1976, with Leitz
Description:
Leica R3 electronic SLR camera, serial number 1446011, Wetzlar, German made circa 1976, with Leitz |
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| Oct 2024 | £240 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1810) Title: Leica R3 electronic Safari SLR camera body, serial number 1484645, Portuguese made circa 1978, in
Description:
Leica R3 electronic Safari SLR camera body, serial number 1484645, Portuguese made circa 1978, in |
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| Oct 2024 | £420 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1808) Title: Leica R3 electronic Safari SLR camera, serial number 1468757, Portuguese made circa 1977, with Leitz
Description:
Leica R3 electronic Safari SLR camera, serial number 1468757, Portuguese made circa 1977, with Leitz |
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| Sep 2024 | £162 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 17) Title: A Leica R3 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 1446527, body VG, controls operate, viewfinder needle operates, with body cap. |
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| Jul 2024 | £44 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 12) Title: A Leica R3 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, body F, light marks to lens mount, small dent to prism housing, with batteries inserted all shutter speeds work and the internal needle |
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| Jun 2024 | £180 | David Duggleby | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Maritime & Scientific Instruments (Lot 3005) Title: Leica R3 Electronic SLR camera body, in black finish, serial no. 1488884, made in Portugal...
Description:
Leica R3 Electronic SLR camera body, in black finish, serial no. 1488884, made in Portugal... |
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| Jun 2024 | £270 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 456) Title: A Leitz Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera
Description:
A Leitz Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera, black, made in Portugal, serial no 1461890, 1977-78, shutter working, meter responsive, camera responsive in |
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| Apr 2024 | £90 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 424) Title: A Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera Body
Description:
A Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera Body, chrome, made in Portugal, serial no 1446391, 1976, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body |
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| Apr 2024 | £80 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 425) Title: A Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera Body
Description:
A Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera Body, black, made in Portugal, serial no 1459285, 1997-98, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, |
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| Jan 2024 | USD 2,000 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: 2024 Results (Lot 74) Title: The Leica R3 Safari set
Description:
The Leica R3 Safari set |
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| Jan 2024 | USD 1,200 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: 2024 Results (Lot 75) Title: Leica R3 Safari Kit
Description:
Leica R3 Safari Kit |
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 1,700 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00263) Title: Leica R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carats gold-plated R3, 1000 pieces produced for the 100th anniversary of the birth of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, body no.1524224 with special number 100-680 engraved on the top plate, in unused condition, together with gold-plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932669, with all caps, strap, papers and instructions, wooden presentation box and matching maker's box. Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Apr 2023 | £150 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 35) Title: A Leitz Portugal Leica R3 Electronic 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, 1977-78, serial no.1458571, with a Leitz Wetzlar Vario-Elmar-R f/4.5 75-200mm lens, made in Japan, 1979, serial no.3006705, shutter fires at |
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| Apr 2023 | £100 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 37) Title: A Leitz Portugal Leica R3 Electronic SLR 35mm Film Camera
Description:
black, 1977-78, serial no.1456729, with a Tamron BBAR MC f/2.5 28mm lens, shutter fires, battery-dependent speeds untested, body G-VG, lens F, marks |
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| Apr 2023 | £1,100 | Special Auction Services | Oskar Barnack Gold | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 528) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Oskar Barnack 1879-1979 Centenary R3 Camera
Description:
A Leitz Wetzlar Oskar Barnack 1879-1979 Centenary R3 Camera, 24 carat gold-plated lizard skin, 10050 body, serial no 1524389, 1979, number above |
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| Oct 2022 | £600 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 84) Title: A Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera
Description:
black, seral no. 1456943, with Leitz Summicron-R f/2 50mm lens, black, serial no. 2780580, body, F-G, shutter fires but speeds untested, lens, VG, |
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| Feb 2022 | £200 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 439) Title: Leica R3 Electronic SLR camera, serial number 1477868 circa 1977 with Summicron - R 1:2/50mm lens,
Description:
Leica R3 Electronic SLR camera, serial number 1477868 circa 1977 with Summicron - R 1:2/50mm lens, |
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| Dec 2021 | £93 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 386) Title: A Leitz Leica R3 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, shutter untested, in maker's box with original packagaing, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39548) Title: Leica R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carats gold-plated R3, issued for the 100th anniversary of the birth of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, body no.1524543 in near-mint condition (slight corrosion on the gold-plated parts, finder slightly unclean), gold-plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932927, with all papers, wooden presentation box, matching maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39550) Title: Leica R3 Safari
Description:
special edition olive green Leica R3 body no.1484072 in almost mint condition, complete with cap, strap, papers, in maker's box, with matching olive green Summicron 2/50mm no.2925152 (almost mint with good optics, caps, maker's box) Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2021 | USD 1,200 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2021 Auction Results (Lot 87) Title: Leica R3 Safari Nr. 1469585 “C179” 28mm Elmarit-R
Description:
Leica R3 Safari Nr. 1469585 “C179” 28mm Elmarit-R |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38588) Title: Leica R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
near mint 24 carats gold-plated R3, issued for the 100th anniversary of the birth of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, body no.1524678, gold-plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932152, with all papers and accessories, wooden presentation box, matching maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2020 | USD 1,500 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2020 Auction Results (Lot 167) Title: Leica R3 Electronic Safari with 50mm Summilux-R f1,4
Description:
Leica R3 Electronic Safari with 50mm Summilux-R f1,4 |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38237) Title: Leica R3 Safari
Description:
body no.1482494 in near-mint condition and in good working order, with matching green Summicron-R 2/50mm no.2891426 Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37712) Title: Leica R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
near mint 24 carats gold-plated R3, issued for the 100th anniversary of the birth of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, body no.1524048, gold-plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932327, with all papers, wooden presentation box, matching maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37704) Title: Leica R3 Safari outfit
Description:
body no.1468543 in very good condition, with matching olive green Summilux 1.4/50mm 11877 no.2807344 (with cap and hood) and olive green Elmar-R 4/180mm 11924 no.2882838 (UV filter), certificate of authenticity with matching camera numbers. Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37714) Title: Leica R3 Safari outfit
Description:
body no.1469430 in near-mint condition, with matching boxed olive green Summilux 1.4/50mm 11877 no.2900573 (good optics, caps) Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36761) Title: Leica R3 Electronic chrome
Description:
rare Germany-made R3 in chrome finish (less then 2000 R3 cameras were made in Germany and only part of these in chrome finish), in near mint condition (signs of use on the base plate), with body cap Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36731) Title: Leica R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
near mint 24 carat gold-plated R3 issued for the 100th anniversary of birth of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, special number 100-240, gold-plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932627, with cap and wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36866) Title: Leica R3 Safari
Description:
olive outfit in near mint condition, special number E-040 with rare Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2806719 (first version with detachable hood) Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2018 | USD 2,300 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2018 Auction Results (Lot 119) Title: Leica R3 Electronic Safari set
Description:
Leica R3 Electronic Safari set |
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| Nov 2018 | USD 1,750 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2018 Auction Results (Lot 120) Title: Leica R3 Electronic Safari set
Description:
Leica R3 Electronic Safari set |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36349) Title: Leica R3 Safari
Description:
in excellent condition, special edition number L312, with matching quite uncommon first version Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2807137, lens cap and brown ever ready case Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Oct 2017 | £276 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 36) Title: A Leica R3 Electronic SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 1466804, with Leitz Elmarit-R f/2.8 28mm lens, black, serial no. 2805168, body, G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some light internal |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34237) Title: Leica R3 Electronic black
Description:
the latest camera known to exist - official production of the R3 black ends with serial number 1523850, in near mint condition and perfect working order, with body cap - provenience: Ernst Leitz Canada Midland, Ontario Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33528) Title: Leica R3 Safari "I 965"+ Summicron 1:2/50mm
Description:
near mint Safari body (special no.I 965) complete with matching maker's box, papers incl. certificate, Safari Summicron-R 2/50mm 11217 no.2877578 (mint with service card and maker's box) Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32587) Title: R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, special number 100-189, gold plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2933098, cap, wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 480 | Leitz Auction | Safari | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_31206) Title: R3 Safari (Lot)
Description:
two limited edition bodies in good condition (no.1469007 with special no. C252 and no.1484486 with special number L688) Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | Oskar Barnack Gold | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_29612) Title: R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, special number 100-165, gold plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932298, cap, wooden box, certificate, maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | Safari | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_29461) Title: R3 Safari
Description:
body in mint condition (special no.C999) with Summicron-R 2/50mm no.2891426 (maker's box for Summicron) Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27450) Title: R3 Safari
Description:
olive R3 edition (special number E825) complete in maker's box with Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2901010 (second version) in maker's box with warranty card Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29176) Title: R3 Safari
Description:
olive R3 edition (special number E600) with Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2900262 (second version, caps), body with maker's box, including 'Safari' Trinovid 10x22 with papers in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 1,700 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27351) Title: R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of Oskar Barnack (special number 100-769), gold plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932248, caps, papers, wooden box and original maker's box, in new condition Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | Oskar Barnack Gold | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14759) Title: R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, special number 100-614, gold plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932387, cap, wooden box Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14756) Title: R3 Safari
Description:
body in mint condition (special no.E-281), rare Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2806718 (first version with detachable hood) Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14141) Title: R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack (special number 100-246), gold plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932865, caps, papers, wooden box and original maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12101) Title: R3 Gold 'Oskar Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack, special number 100-996, gold plated Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.2932875, caps, warranty cards, wooden box and original maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19853) Title: R3 Gold 'O.Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack's birth, special number 100-383, gold plated Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2932300, complete and new with all papers in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,200 - EUR 2,500 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19277) Title: R3 Gold 'O.Barnack'
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack's birth, special number 100-0669, gold plated Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2932170, with cap, warranty cards, certificate, pin, strap and wooden box Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | Oskar Barnack Gold | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18296) Title: R3 Gold 'O.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 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20062) Title: R3 gold 'Oskar Barnack'
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new special gold R3 edition (1879-1979), special no.100-834, with matching Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2933093, complete with all papers in maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Jun 2007 | £240 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 235) Title: Leica R3 Electronic no. 1452323
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Leica R3 Electronic no. 1452323 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Mar 2007 | £84 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 183) Title: Leica R3 no. 1458428
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Leica R3 no. 1458428 Estimate: £50 - £100 |
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| Mar 2007 | £720 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 184) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1484993
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1484993 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 2006 | £96 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 310) Title: Leica R3 no. 1450513
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Leica R3 no. 1450513 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 22,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15029) Title: R3 Safari outfit 'Israeli Army'
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Outfit in special case for the Israeli Army including R3 MOT ELECTRONIC Olive no.1496210, olive motor-winder without serial number, olive grip for winder, olive battery case for winder, 9 lenses in olive finish - 8 of these with prototype serial numbers (Summicron-R 2/50mm no.2777661, Summilux-R 1.4/50mm no.0001416, Summicron-R 2/35mm no.5175497, Elmarit-R 2.8/28mm no.5170031, Elmarit-R 2.8/90mm no.0001133, Elmar-R 4/180mm no.5175111, Elmarit-R 2.8/180mm no.5175384), all lenses with caps, a set of filters E55 + E67, Elpro 1-4, guarantee card, all in special produced Leitz case - the complete outfit in mint condition, up until now it was completely unknown that Leitz ever produced such an outfit Estimate: EUR 25,000 - EUR 30,000 |
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| Jul 2006 | £600 | Christie's | Safari | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 159) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1468882
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1468882 Estimate: £280 - £350 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26515) Title: R3 Gold O.Barnack
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack's birth, special number 100-267, gold plated Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2933076, complete and mint with all papers in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 1,550 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26514) Title: R3 Gold O.Barnack
Description:
24 carat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of the inventor of the Leica, Oskar Barnack's birth, special number 100-727, gold plated Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2932749, certificate, wooden box Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 1,050 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_26125) Title: R3 Aztec Set
Description:
rare limited edition, outfit including camera with brown leather, Summicron-R 2/50mm no.2926024, Elmarit-R 2.8/135mm no.2964374, Motor-Winder R3 with brown leather, special case no.072, papers including warranty cards Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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| Sep 2005 | £120 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 35) Title: Leica R3 no. 1451193
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Leica R3 no. 1451193 Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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| Jun 2005 | £504 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 329) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1469573
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1469573 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25318) Title: R3 Gold O.Barnack
Description:
24 karat gold-plated R3 for the 100th birthday of Oskar Barnack, the inventor of the Leica, special number 100-727, gold-plated Summilux 1.4/50mm, certificate, wooden box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Feb 2005 | £384 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 99) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1483906
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1483906 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Feb 2005 | £192 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 98) Title: Leica R3 no. 1466203
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Leica R3 no. 1466203 Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24480) Title: R3 'O.Barnack' Gold Edition
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fantastic special number 007, with Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2932007(!), in wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Sep 2004 | £143 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 174) Title: Leica R3 no. 1449924
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Leica R3 no. 1449924 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 1,042 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23628) Title: R3 chrome 'Hilmar Pabel'
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R3 Electronic chrome with Elmarit-R 2.8/180 no.3191105 from the estate of the famous German photographer Hilmar Pabel. Both baseplate and topplate have old labels from Hilmar Pabel, Riemsting/Chiemsee. It comes with a letter of Hilmar Pabel's wife regarding this and other of his cameras and also a photograph of Pabel with an R camera Estimate: EUR 1,977 - EUR 4 |
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| Feb 2004 | £155 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MAGIC LANTERNS (Lot 66) Title: Leica R3 no. 1449260
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Leica R3 no. 1449260 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Dec 2003 | £70 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 100) Title: Leica R3 no. 1450347
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Leica R3 no. 1450347 Estimate: £50 - £100 |
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| Dec 2003 | £82 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 99) Title: Leica R3 no. 1450152
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Leica R3 no. 1450152 Estimate: £50 - £100 |
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| Dec 2003 | £587 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 103) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1483909
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1483909 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 2003 | £411 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 553) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1468757
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1468757 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Sep 2003 | £141 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 238) Title: Leica R3 no. 1458475
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Leica R3 no. 1458475 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 1,250 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22097) Title: R3 Safari + 1.4/50 Summilux
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olive green R3 in mint condition, rare, early type Summilux 1.4/50, with detachable hood Estimate: EUR 1,977 - EUR 192 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 1,458 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22098) Title: R3 Gold Barnack
Description:
24 karat gold-plated R3 for the 100th anniversary of Oskar Barnack, the inventor of the Leica, gold-plated Summilux 1.4/50, guarantee card and certificate, excellent no. 100-010 Estimate: EUR 1,979 - EUR 100 |
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| Mar 2003 | £70 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 99) Title: Leica R3 Electronic no. 1465871
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Leica R3 Electronic no. 1465871 Estimate: £50 - £100 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 9,375 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21248) Title: R 3 + 1,4/50 Summilux SAFARI
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Olive green R3, in mint condition with scarce early type Summilux 1,4/50 with detachable hood, Leitz-certificate |
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| Jun 2002 | £141 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 307) Title: Leica R3 Electronic no. 1462995
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Leica R3 Electronic no. 1462995 Estimate: £120 - £150 |
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| Feb 2002 | £564 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 184) Title: Leica R3 no. 1450648
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Leica R3 no. 1450648 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Jun 2001 | £822 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 225) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1484638
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1484638 Estimate: £700 - £1,000 |
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| Jun 2001 | £881 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 226) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1484676
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1484676 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Mar 2001 | £528 | Christie's | Safari | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 87) Title: Leica R4 Safari no. 1556856
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Leica R4 Safari no. 1556856 Estimate: £500 - £700 |
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| Oct 2000 | £258 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 329) Title: Leica R3 Electronic no. 1470914
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Leica R3 Electronic no. 1470914 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Aug 2000 | £1,292 | Christie's | Oskar Barnack Gold | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 147) Title: Leica R3 Gold no. 1523937
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Leica R3 Gold no. 1523937 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Aug 2000 | £822 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 148) Title: Leica R3 no. 1478844
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Leica R3 no. 1478844 Estimate: £700 - £1,000 |
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| Jul 2000 | £822 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 83) Title: Leica R3 no. 1447774
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Leica R3 no. 1447774 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 2000 | £411 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 210) Title: Leica R3 no. 1448809
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Leica R3 no. 1448809 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| May 2000 | £211 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 226) Title: Leica R3 no. 1452297
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Leica R3 no. 1452297 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Jan 2000 | £322 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Photographs, Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 270) Title: Leica R3 no. 1454658
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Leica R3 no. 1454658 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jan 2000 | £230 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Photographs, Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 271) Title: Leica R3 no. 1457225
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Leica R3 no. 1457225 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 1999 | £230 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 351) Title: Leica R3 no. 1450303
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Leica R3 no. 1450303 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Oct 1999 | £149 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 105) Title: Leica R3 no. 1461558
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Leica R3 no. 1461558 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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| Oct 1999 | £138 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 103) Title: Leica R3 no. 1446076
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Leica R3 no. 1446076 Estimate: £25 - £180 |
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| Oct 1999 | £460 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 106) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1469178
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1469178 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Oct 1999 | £575 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 104) Title: Leica R3 no. 1446540
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Leica R3 no. 1446540 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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| Sep 1999 | £218 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 138) Title: Leica R3 no. 1465486
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Leica R3 no. 1465486 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jun 1999 | £195 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 290) Title: Leica R3 no. 1466464
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Leica R3 no. 1466464 Estimate: £25 - £150 |
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| Jun 1999 | £1,265 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 294) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1484669
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1484669 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| May 1999 | £253 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 98) Title: Leica R3 no. 1492103
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Leica R3 no. 1492103 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Sep 1998 | £862 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: COLLECTABLE CAMERAS FROM CLASSIC COLLECTION (Lot 132) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1469135
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1469135 Estimate: £400 - £500 |
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| Sep 1998 | £460 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: COLLECTABLE CAMERAS FROM CLASSIC COLLECTION (Lot 123) Title: Leica R3 Safari no. 1468027
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Leica R3 Safari no. 1468027 Estimate: £20 - £300 |
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| Jun 1998 | £345 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 338) Title: Leica R3 no. 1453324
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Leica R3 no. 1453324 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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| Jun 1998 | £460 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 337) Title: Leica R3 no. 1450548
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Leica R3 no. 1450548 Estimate: £20 - £500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz R3 worth today?
Most R3 bodies sell for between about £90 and £240 at UK auction, with a median hammer price of roughly £160; exceptional or boxed examples can reach £500–£600.
How much does a Leica R3 sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer results range from around £50 for rough or untested bodies to about £600 for the cleanest examples, so condition and working electronics drive the price.
Is the Leitz R3 a good value Leica SLR?
Yes — it is one of the cheaper ways into the Leica R system, with typical prices well below those of later R6 or R8 bodies, though R-mount lenses themselves remain the larger cost.
Does the R3 MOT version command a higher price?
The motorised R3 MOT variant generally sells for more than a standard R3, but the premium at auction is modest rather than dramatic.