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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.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £362 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 £262 Flints Auctions
Oct 2022 £475 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £750 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £1,364 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 EUR 950 Leitz Auction
Oct 2019 £1,200 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Apr 2019 £1,920 Flints Auctions
Nov 2011 EUR 1,100 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 480 Leitz Auction
Sep 1998 £437 Christie's
Jan 1998 £368 Christie's

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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