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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.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
black — — 3 £596 – £1,327
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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 £225 £180 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2025 £138 £110 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2025 £1,000 £800 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2025 £725 £580 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jul 2023 £250 £200 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jul 2023 £550 £550 🇬🇧 David Duggleby —
Mar 2023 £200 £160 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Mar 2023 £500 £400 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2022 EUR 8,500 £7,386 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2022 £400 £320 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2022 USD 700 £596 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin black
Nov 2020 EUR 1,200 £1,075 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction black
May 2020 £1,348 £1,100 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2019 £540 £450 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2018 £312 £260 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Oct 2017 £900 £750 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jul 2016 £30 £30 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
Oct 2015 £210 £210 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
May 2009 EUR 1,500 £1,327 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction black
Sep 2004 £358 £300 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jun 2003 £411 £350 🇬🇧 Christie's —
May 1998 £805 £700 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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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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