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Pignons Alpa 6c

The Alpa 6c is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera made by Pignons S.A. of Ballaigues, Switzerland. It was produced during the 1960s as part of the Swiss-built Alpa SLR line, positioned as a precision-engineered alternative to mainstream Japanese and German SLRs of the period.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa 6c have ranged from around £260 to £1,900, with mid-range results clustered near £480 to £1,400 depending on cosmetic condition and whether the camera is offered with a lens. The 2024 sale at £262 shows what a tired body without glass is worth today, while cleaner, working examples have sold for well over £1,000 at saleroom level. Because these are wholesale hammer figures rather than retail prices, dealer asking prices for comparable examples are typically higher.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
black — — 2 £341 – £943
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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

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Apr 2026 £362 £290 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2024 £262 £210 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2022 USD 400 £341 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin black
Oct 2022 £475 £380 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2022 £750 £600 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2021 £1,364 £1,100 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2020 EUR 950 £851 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Oct 2019 £1,200 £1,000 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2019 EUR 600 £535 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Apr 2019 £1,920 £1,600 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2011 EUR 1,100 £943 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction black
Jun 2008 EUR 480 £380 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Sep 1998 £437 £380 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jan 1998 £368 £320 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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Frequently asked questions

What is an Alpa 6c worth today?

In 2026, an Alpa 6c is worth roughly £260 to £1,900 at UK auction, with the spread driven largely by cosmetic and mechanical condition and whether a lens is included.

How much does an Alpa 6c sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices range from £262 for a body-only example in 2024 up to £1,920 for a strong example in 2019, so a clean working camera typically sells for a four-figure sum.

Why is the price range for the Alpa 6c so wide?

The value is highly condition-sensitive because service specialists are scarce, and the presence or absence of a matching Alpa-mount lens can shift the price by several hundred pounds.

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