Pignons Alpa Reflex I

{"overview":"The Alpa Reflex I is a 35mm camera produced in Switzerland by Pignons SA of Ballaigues, introduced in the mid-1940s. Today in 2026 the value a given example sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition, working shutter, and whether the original lens is present, with clean outfits pulling toward the top of the range and tired bodies toward the bottom. Because Alpa production numbers were small, supply at any one sale is thin, which keeps the price band wide.","buying_guide":"Inspect the shutter at all speeds, since slow speeds commonly drag on cameras of this age and qualified Alpa service is limited. Check the finder for haze and the body covering for shrinkage or lifting, and confirm the lens (if fitted) matches the camera in age and mount.

Generated summary, 20 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.