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Nicca IIIA

The Nicca IIIA is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera in the Leica screw-mount lineage, produced by Nippon Camera Works in the early post-war period. It was positioned as an affordable alternative to contemporary Leica thread-mount bodies for domestic and export markets.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Nicca IIIA have ranged from around £130 to £290, with the two recorded sales sitting roughly £210 apart in median terms. As of 2026 the model trades thinly at saleroom level, so the price a IIIA sells for today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy, and whether a period-correct lens is included.

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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 2021

Date Price Source
Nov 2021 £285 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 EUR 340 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 250 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Jul 1999 £126 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nicca IIIA worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £130 and £290, so a clean working example is typically worth a price in that band.

How much does a Nicca IIIA sell for at auction?

Two tracked UK sales hammered at £126 and £285, indicating the IIIA usually sells for a low-to-mid three-figure sum depending on condition and completeness.

Does the Nicca IIIA take Leica screw-mount lenses?

Yes, the IIIA uses the 39mm Leica thread mount, which broadens the value proposition for buyers who already own LTM glass.

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