Optikotechna Spektaretta
The Optikotechna Spektaretta is a Czech-made camera produced by Optikotechna, a maker active in the mid-twentieth century before its absorption into Meopta. It is a scarce collectors' piece rather than a user camera, and surfaces only occasionally on the specialist market.
Sales data for the Spektaretta is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £3,800 from November 2011 is the only reference point available, so any current price guidance in 2026 must be treated as indicative rather than typical. At saleroom level the camera clearly trades in the high-value collectors' bracket, but with one data point there is no meaningful range or median to quote, and what a Spektaretta sells for today will depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder competition on the day.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: June 2023
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 5,500 | £4,722 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41483) Title: Optikotechna Spektaretta Three Colour Camera
Description:
very rare colour separation (three-colour) camera, made in Czechoslovakia, for three simultaneous exposures on 35mm film, in beautiful condition and working order, Spektar 2.9/7cm no.107044, cap - only about 50 cameras were produced Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 3,200 | £2,781 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33610) Title: Optikotechna Spektaretta
Description:
very rare three-colour camera made in Czechoslovakia for three simultaneous exposures on 35mm film, in fine condition with two-color leather covering, Spektar 2.9/7cm no.107022, cap - only some 50 cameras were produced, WestLicht sold nos. 2911, 2916, 2924 in their previous auctions Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 2,800 | £2,251 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14360) Title: Optikotechna Spektaretta
Description:
rare three-colour camera for 35mm film, in very fine condition with blue/grey leather covering, Spektar 2.9/7cm no.107053, cap Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 3,800 | £3,258 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13197) Title: Optikotechna Spektaretta
Description:
rare three-colour camera for 35mm film, in very fine condition, Spektar 2.9/7cm no.107016 Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 4,000 | £2,733 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_27113) Title: Optikotechna Spektaretta
Description:
24x36mm, extremely rare three-colour camera for 35mm film, in very good condition, Spektar 2.9/7cm no.107044 Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| May 2006 | £2,280 | £1,900 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Magic Lanterns and Photographs (Lot 292) Title: Spektaretta three-colour camera no. 2934
Description:
Spektaretta three-colour camera no. 2934 Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 46,875 | £29,863 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_20929) Title: OPTIKOTECHNA SPEKTARETTA
Description:
3-colour camera for 35mm film, Spektar 2,9/7cm, extremely rare |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Optikotechna Spektaretta worth?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data achieved a hammer price of £3,800 in 2011, which places the Spektaretta firmly in the high-end collector bracket, though a single result is not enough to establish a reliable current market value.
How much does an Optikotechna Spektaretta sell for at auction?
With just one recorded hammer result of £3,800, there is no established price range; realised prices today will depend on condition, completeness and how many serious collectors bid on the day.
Is the Optikotechna Spektaretta rare?
Yes — the camera appears very infrequently at auction, which is reflected in the scarcity of sales data and the high price the one recorded example achieved.