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Pignons Alpa 9d

The Alpa 9d is a Swiss 35mm SLR camera produced by Pignons SA of Ballaigues. It sits within the Alpa reflex series and was a small-batch, precision-built instrument aimed at the high end of the amateur and professional market when new.

At UK auction hammer level in 2026, typical Alpa 9d bodies have changed hands in a £140–£1,000 range, with a working median around £525 across recent sales. One exceptional result of £8,500 at a specialist Leitz auction in late 2022 shows how much a rare-finish or collector-grade example can be worth, but most users today see prices closer to £400–£725 for a clean, functioning body. Condition, completeness with original lens, and cosmetic finish drive most of the spread — these are wholesale saleroom figures, so dealer asking prices for serviced examples sell for noticeably more.

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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 £225 Flints Auctions
Jun 2025 £138 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £725 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £1,000 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £250 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £550 David Duggleby
Mar 2023 £200 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £500 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 8,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2022 £400 Flints Auctions
May 2020 £1,348 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £540 Flints Auctions
Apr 2018 £312 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £900 Flints Auctions
Sep 2004 £358 Christie's
Jun 2003 £411 Christie's
May 1998 £805 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Alpa 9d worth today?

In 2026, working Alpa 9d bodies at UK auction typically sell for between £140 and £1,000 hammer, with a median around £525. Exceptional collector examples have reached several thousand pounds.

How much does an Alpa 9d sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer prices range from £138 for a tired body to £1,000 for a clean, functional example, with one outlier at £8,500 for a rare specialist-auction lot.

Why does the price of an Alpa 9d vary so much?

Value depends heavily on cosmetic condition, mechanical function, originality, and whether an Alpa-mount lens is included. Specialist-auction provenance and rare finishes also push prices well above the typical range.

Is the Alpa 9d a good investment?

Alpa bodies have held their value at saleroom level over the past decade, but pricing is condition-sensitive and the market is thin, so it should be viewed as a collector camera rather than a liquid asset.

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