Pignons Alpa Mercure Satellite Microfilm Camera
The Alpa Mercure Satellite is a specialised microfilm camera produced by Pignons of Switzerland, the firm best known for the Alpa reflex line. It was a niche industrial-use instrument rather than a general-purpose still camera, which is why surviving examples rarely appear on the open market.
Public UK auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded hammer result from 2006 sold for £600, and that figure remains the only concrete reference point for what an Alpa Mercure Satellite is worth at saleroom level today. With only one data point, any current price estimate is indicative rather than firm, and condition, completeness of accessories, and working order would all materially affect what the camera sells for.
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: May 2006
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2006 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26694) Title: Alpa Mercure Satellite Micro-film camera
Description:
complete outfit with Apla 11M A no.61222, format 11x15mm, 2.8/24mm no.24013, 3.5/35mm no.7170801, complete set of accessories, instructions, mint in fitted metal case, very rare (total production only 70 units) Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa Mercure Satellite Microfilm Camera worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £600 from 2006, so a precise current value cannot be stated, but that figure remains the best available reference price.
How much does an Alpa Mercure Satellite sell for at auction?
Recorded sales are scarce; the single documented UK hammer price is £600, and condition and completeness would drive any future result up or down from that level.
Is the Alpa Mercure Satellite a general-purpose camera?
No, it is a microfilm camera made by Pignons for specialised document-imaging use rather than conventional photography.