Nicca 4
The Nicca 4 is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera built around the Leica screw-mount (M39) lens standard, part of the post-war family of Nicca bodies produced in the 1950s. It was positioned as a working photographer's tool, offering a Leica-pattern body at a lower price than the German originals.
Sales data for the Nicca 4 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £150 from 2009 is the only reference point we have, and as a wholesale saleroom figure it sits below what a clean, fully-serviced example would command at retail today. With only one data point, any current value estimate is indicative rather than firm, and condition, completeness of the original lens, and shutter health will swing what this camera sells for in either direction.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2009 | EUR 150 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18973) Title: Nicca Type-4
Description:
quite rare Leica IIIa copy in good working order Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicca 4 worth today?
Evidence is limited to a single 2009 UK auction hammer price of £150, so any current worth figure is an estimate; a clean, working example would likely trade in a comparable range at saleroom level, with retail dealer pricing higher.
How much does a Nicca 4 sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction sale in our records achieved £150 hammer, excluding buyer's premium, which gives a rough benchmark rather than a reliable median price.
Is the Nicca 4 compatible with Leica screw-mount lenses?
Yes — the Nicca 4 uses the M39 Leica thread mount, so the wider universe of LTM lenses fits directly, which supports its long-term value as a usable body.