Optikotechna Mikronette
The Optikotechna Mikronette is a subminiature camera produced by the Czech firm Optikotechna, which operated before becoming part of Meopta in the 1940s. It is a collector-grade item rather than a user camera, valued primarily for its scarcity and historical place in Czech optical manufacturing.
Data on the Mikronette is extremely thin: a single UK auction record from 2009 shows a hammer price of £1,600 at saleroom level (a wholesale figure, excluding commissions). With only one data point, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a true market price, and what a Mikronette sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day.
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: December 2009
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19474) Title: Optikotechna Perau Mikronette
Description:
subminiature for 16mm film with interchangeable Kinoplan 3/2.5cm no.947760, forerunner of the later Mikroma, very scarce Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Optikotechna Mikronette worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer result is £1,600, so a clean example could reasonably be expected in that region, though the limited data means the true price could vary significantly.
How much does an Optikotechna Mikronette sell for at auction?
Auction evidence is limited to one sale at £1,600 hammer; with no recent comparables, sellers and buyers should treat that figure as a rough reference rather than a firm market value.
Why is the Mikronette's value uncertain?
Only a single verified sale underpins the price data, and subminiature collector cameras of this era are condition-sensitive, so realised prices can swing widely between examples.