Meopta TI-340 (spy)
The Meopta TI-340 is a subminiature camera produced by the Czech optical maker Meopta, designed for covert or 'spy' use given its compact form factor. It sits within the niche of mid-20th-century Eastern European subminiature cameras built for discreet photography rather than mainstream consumer use.
With only a single tracked UK auction result, the TI-340 is exceptionally thinly traded: one example sold for £6,000 at hammer in June 2025, which sets the only current reference point for what the camera is worth today. Because this is a wholesale auction figure rather than a retail price, and because subminiature 'spy' cameras are highly condition- and provenance-sensitive, a TI-340 in lesser condition could realistically sell for considerably less in the saleroom.
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: June 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01990) Title: Meopta Oko II / TI-340 Spy Camera
Description:
An extremely rare spy camera manufactured in Czechoslovakia by Meopta. This motorized body is designed for 16mm unperforated film loaded in special cassettes, allowing up to 70 exposures. Expertly engineered for silent operation, the camera is exceptionally well-built and discreet. It is in excellent cosmetic condition and includes a Robot-mount Xenon 2/35mm no.11455218, the original Czech-language instructions, two film cassettes, and an A4-sized concealment folder of Polish provenance. Only a handful of these rare cameras are known to exist. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Meopta TI-340 worth today?
Based on the single tracked UK auction result, a TI-340 sold for £6,000 in 2025, which is the only current price reference for the model.
How much does a Meopta TI-340 sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK hammer price is £6,000, but with such a thin sales record the realised value of any individual example will depend heavily on condition, completeness and provenance.
Why is the TI-340 priced so highly?
It is a scarce subminiature 'spy' camera with very few examples appearing on the open market, and collector demand for unusual Cold War–era Eastern European subminiatures supports prices well above ordinary Meopta cameras.