Pignons Alpa Alenea Mod 7
The Alpa Alnea Mod 7 is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Pignons SA of Ballaigues, Switzerland, introduced in the early 1950s as part of the Alnea series. It was positioned at the premium end of the Swiss SLR market, built in small numbers for precision-focused users.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa Alnea Mod 7 have sat in a narrow band of roughly £220–£240, with the two most recent wholesale results (November 2024 and November 2025) producing a median close to £229. As of today, what this model is worth at saleroom level depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and whether an original Alpa-mount lens is included, and clean, working bodies with desirable lenses sell for materially more than stripped bodies.
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
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| Apr 2026 | £438 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 235) Title: A Pignons Alpa Mod.7 SLR Camera
Description:
1952-59, chrome, serial no. 35828, with Kern-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 541464, body, G, shutter working, rangefinder faint, lens, |
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| Nov 2025 | £220 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 106) Title: A Alpa Alenea Mod 7 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Alpa Alenea Mod 7 Rangefinder Camera, serial no 31236, shutter sluggish, self timer working, mirror not dropping, rangefinder not working, body G, |
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| Apr 2025 | £562 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 169) Title: A Pignons Alpa Mod.7 SLR Camera
Description:
1952-59, chrome, serial no. 34530, with Kern-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, body, F-G, shutter requires attention, lens, G-VG, some light internal marks |
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| Nov 2024 | £238 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 225) Title: A Pignons Alpa Mod.7 SLR Camera Body
Description:
1952-59, chrome, serial no. 34773, body, G-VG, shutter working |
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| Aug 2024 | £400 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 26) Title: An Alpa Alnea Mod.7 35mm Camera
Description:
silver, body G, serial number 33128, shutter works, but mirror does not lift and fall, in ERC, with a Kern Switar f/1.8 50mm lens, silver, barrel G, |
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| May 2009 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18988) Title: Alpa Alnea Mod.7
Description:
in perfect working order and near mint condition, Alfinon 2.8/50mm, cap Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24961) Title: Alpa Alnea Mod.7 chrome
Description:
in very good condition with Switar AR 1.8/50mm no.243946, cap Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 899 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22969) Title: Alpa Alnea Mod.7 + 1,8/50
Description:
Sehr guter Zustand, 1,8/50 Switar Nr.243883, Sonnenblende, Deckel, Tasche, Anleitung Estimate: EUR 19,530 - EUR 310,880 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa Alnea Mod 7 worth today?
Based on the two most recent UK auction hammer results, an Alpa Alnea Mod 7 is worth around £220–£240, with a median near £229 before buyer's premium.
How much does an Alpa Alnea Mod 7 sell for at auction?
Recent UK auction sales price the Mod 7 between £220 and £238 at the hammer, though exceptional examples with matching Alpa lenses can achieve higher figures.
What affects the value of an Alpa Alnea Mod 7?
Shutter accuracy, cosmetic condition, completeness of original accessories and the presence of a correct Alpa-mount lens are the main factors that move the price up or down.