Leitz S1 Alpha
The Leitz S1 Alpha is a high-resolution digital scanning camera introduced by Leica in the latter half of the 1990s. It was aimed at studio, museum and reproduction work rather than handheld photography, and was sold at a professional-tier price point when new.
Public UK auction data for the S1 Alpha is extremely thin: the only hammer result on file in our records is a single sale at £1,200 in late 2020. Because that figure represents one wholesale saleroom transaction rather than a retail asking price, today's value for a working example is effectively negotiated case-by-case, and condition, completeness of the scanning back and accompanying software all materially affect what a clean unit sells for.
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 2020
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38638) Title: Leica S1 Alpha 10602
Description:
The S1 was the first digital camera made by Leica. It was offered in three versions: Pro, Alpha and High Speed - all were scanner cameras with CCD chip. The output from the Alpha model was optimised for A4 prints in 300dpi quality. Because of a prohibitive price of approx. 17000 EUR and limited use only about 160 S1 cameras were sold. The offered camera is in almost mint condition, with Leica R and Canon FD adapters, two cables, power supply, matching maker's box (worn). Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz S1 Alpha worth today?
Auction evidence is sparse — the only UK hammer result we have on record is £1,200 from November 2020. With so little data, that figure should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market price.
How much does a Leitz S1 Alpha sell for at auction?
Our records contain a single saleroom result at £1,200. There is not enough volume to quote a meaningful price range or median.
Why is the value of the S1 Alpha hard to pin down?
It was a low-volume professional digital scanning camera, so it appears in UK auctions only rarely, and each sale tends to depend heavily on whether the unit is functional and complete.