Pignons Alpa 10s Half-Frame (halbformat)
The Alpa 10s Half-Frame is a 35mm half-frame variant of the Alpa 10s SLR, made by Pignons SA in Switzerland. It is a niche, low-volume offering aimed at users who wanted the precision-built Alpa system in a half-frame configuration.
Sales evidence for this half-format Alpa is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £2,000 in 2009, so a current 2026 market median cannot be reliably stated. Because hammer prices in the saleroom reflect wholesale levels rather than retail asking prices, today's value for a clean example is best confirmed against fresh comparable sales rather than this single data point.
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: June 2025
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01734) Title: Alpa 10s chrome Half Frame
Description:
Very rare body (total production 97 cameras only, code ESMAC) for 18x24mm exposures on 35mm film, in excellent condition, with Alpa-Xenon 1.9/50mm no.10508314 (with front cap). Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37348) Title: Alpa 10s chrome Half Frame
Description:
very rare body (total production 97 cameras only, code ESMAC) for 18x24mm exposures on 35mm film, in near mint condition and in good working order (meter not tested), with Macro-Switar AR 1.8/50mm no.1091383 (near mint, good optics, cap), rare original instructions and tatty maker's box with matching serial number of the camera Estimate: EUR 3,200 - EUR 3,600 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 2,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29392) Title: Alpa 10s chrome Half Frame
Description:
very rare body (total production 97 cameras only) in good working condition (meter not working), for 18x24mm exposures, with Macro-Switar AR 1.8/50mm no.1063950 (hood, cap) Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 2,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18996) Title: Alpa 10s chrome Half Frame
Description:
very rare body (total production 97 units only) in good working condition (meter not working), for 18x24mm exposures, very rare matching Schacht Alpagon 3.5/35mm no.83518, cap Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 10s Half-Frame worth today?
The single recorded UK auction hammer price on file is £2,000, but with only one data point a reliable current value cannot be quoted without further comparable sales.
How much does an Alpa 10s Half-Frame sell for at auction?
The one logged saleroom result sold for £2,000 hammer; actual prices today will depend heavily on condition, completeness and buyer demand for this rare half-format variant.
Why is the price so much higher than a standard Alpa 10s?
The half-frame (halbformat) Alpa 10s was produced in very small numbers, and that scarcity is the main factor pushing its value above more common full-frame Alpa 10s bodies.