The Alpa 9d is a 35mm SLR made in Switzerland by Pignons SA, part of the Alpa 9-series line produced from the 1960s into the early 1970s. The black-finish variant was a low-volume professional body positioned at the top end of the Swiss SLR market when new.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa 9d in black finish have ranged from £1,200 to £1,500 based on the limited record available, giving a median around £1,350 — figures that reflect wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail. As of 2026, what a black Alpa 9d is worth remains heavily dependent on cosmetic condition, matching serials and whether a period Kern or Schneider lens is included, with clean black bodies commanding a premium over the more common chrome finish.