OTS Zeisig I
The OTS Zeisig I is a camera produced by the German maker OTS. Public reference data on this specific model is limited, so detailed specifications and the introduction date are not stated here.
Auction evidence for the Zeisig I is very thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £5,000 from May 2013 is the only price point available, so a meaningful current value range cannot be established for today's market. With only one data point, that figure should be treated as indicative rather than as a reliable guide to what a Zeisig I is worth or sells for now.
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: May 2013
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| May 2013 | EUR 5,000 | £4,246 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10665) Title: OTS Zeisig I
Description:
Very small (36 x 16 x 21mm) clandestine camera for Minox film (darkroom loading using special spools), negative format 8x11mm, lens Carl Zeiss Tessar 2.8/16mm (unengraved), fixed focus. The camera body was milled from solid aluminium and is black anodized, the other parts are chrome plated brass. Self-cocking lamellar shutter. The film is transported by turning a dial by 180°. The make of the Zeisig prototype is simple, but it is definitely high precision and easily usable. Built by the OTS (the workshop for design and manufacture of spy devices of the East German secret service) for the HVA (the East German foreign secret service) in the 1960s. The very rare device was not produced in series. Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an OTS Zeisig I worth at auction?
The only verified UK auction hammer price on record is £5,000 from May 2013; with just one data point, current value cannot be reliably estimated.
How much does an OTS Zeisig I sell for today?
There is insufficient recent sales data to quote a current price range, so any valuation in 2026 would need to be based on a fresh specialist appraisal rather than auction comparables.