Showa Kogaku Leotax TV2 (Merit)
The Leotax TV2, also marketed as the Merit, is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Showa Kogaku in Japan. It belongs to the family of Leica-screw-mount rangefinders that Japanese makers built during the 1950s for the amateur and export market.
Sales data for the TV2 (Merit) is thin: a single UK auction record from 2015 shows a hammer price of £300, which gives the only direct reference for what the model has sold for at saleroom level. With just one data point, today's value should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price, and condition, completeness and the presence of a matched lens will swing what a clean example is worth in the current market.
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 2015
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32539) Title: Leotax Merit
Description:
Japanese Leica copy in near mint condition, with Topcor-S 2/5cm no.543029, lens cap Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leotax TV2 (Merit) worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, a Leotax TV2 (Merit) sold for £300 hammer in 2015; with only one record, that figure is the best available reference rather than a guaranteed current price.
How much does a Leotax TV2 (Merit) sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction sale achieved a £300 hammer price, excluding buyer's and seller's commission, so realised totals to the buyer would have been higher.
Is the Leotax TV2 the same camera as the Merit?
Yes — TV2 and Merit are alternative names used for the same Showa Kogaku rangefinder model.