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Pignons Alpa Rotocamera 6070

The Alpa Rotocamera 6070 is a panoramic film camera made by the Swiss manufacturer Pignons under the Alpa name. It is a specialised rotating-lens panoramic body produced in small numbers, positioned at the professional end of the market when new.

Public auction data for the Rotocamera 6070 is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result, from late 2014, achieved a hammer price of £2,600. With only one verified hammer figure on file, today's value for a clean example is best treated as a reference point rather than a market median, and prices realised at auction can swing widely with condition, completeness and bidder interest. As of 2026 a fresh sale would be needed to confirm what the camera sells for now.

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: November 2020

Date Price Source
Nov 2020 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Mar 2018 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 4,200 Leitz Auction
Mar 2007 £900 Christie's
Mar 2001 £881 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Alpa Rotocamera 6070 worth today?

On the limited evidence available, a Rotocamera 6070 sold at UK auction for £2,600 hammer, so that figure is the best published reference for its value, though a single sale is not enough to define a reliable price range.

How much does an Alpa Rotocamera 6070 sell for at auction?

The only verified UK hammer result on record is £2,600, achieved in 2014; a working example in good cosmetic condition would likely be the type of camera commanding that level of price.

Why is the Alpa Rotocamera 6070 so rarely seen for sale?

It was a specialist panoramic camera built in small quantities by Pignons, so examples appear on the open market only occasionally, which is why verified sales data is sparse.