Pignons Alpa 6b
The Alpa 6b is a Swiss-made 35mm single lens reflex camera produced by Pignons S.A. of Ballaigues. It sits within the Alpa line of precision-built SLRs aimed at professional and advanced amateur users.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa 6b have sat in a narrow band around £780–£820, with the two recorded results giving a median near £800. Because sales are sparse and these are wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail, today's value is highly condition-sensitive and a clean, working body with matched lens tends to anchor the upper end of what the camera sells for.
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| black | — | — | 1 | £1,248 – £1,248 |
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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £438 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 241) Title: A Pignons Alpa Mod.6b SLR Camera
Description:
1959-65, chrome, serial no. 62736, with Schneider Alpa-Curtagon f/2.8 35mm lens, black/chrome, serial no. 6986057, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, |
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| Apr 2026 | £438 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 238) Title: A Pignons Alpa Mod.6b SLR Camera
Description:
1959-65, chrome, serial no. 42364, with Kern-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 659540, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, F-VG, marks to |
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| Apr 2022 | £775 | £620 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 101) Title: A Pignons Alpa Mod. 6b SLR Camera
Description:
1959.64, chrome, serial no. 41424, with Kern-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 939666, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some very |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 1,400 | £1,248 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | black | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37072) Title: Alpa 6b black
Description:
rare original black paint Alpa with green covering, from a small batch with numbers 41034-41044 made in 1960, in excellent condition and good working order, with body cap Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Jun 2001 | £822 | £700 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 44) Title: Alpa 6b no. 38033
Description:
Alpa 6b no. 38033 Estimate: £700 - £900 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 6b worth today?
Based on the two UK auction hammer results on file, an Alpa 6b is worth roughly £780–£820, with condition and completeness driving where a given example lands in that range.
How much does an Alpa 6b sell for at auction?
Recorded hammer prices are £775 (2022) and £822 (2001), so the camera typically sells for around £800 at saleroom level, before buyer's premium.
Why does the Alpa 6b hold its price?
Alpa cameras were built in small numbers by Pignons in Switzerland, and collector demand for the marque keeps values firm even when only a few examples appear on the market.