Jupiter Tochka S-252 (Spy Camera)
The Jupiter Tochka S-252 is a Soviet-era subminiature camera built for covert use. It is a specialist spy-camera rarity rather than a general-purpose stills camera, and it surfaces on the UK collector market only occasionally.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Tochka S-252 have ranged from roughly £800 to £2,200, with a median around £1,650 based on four recorded results. Today the stronger results cluster at the upper end: the last two sales in 2024 and 2025 both cleared £2,000, suggesting the model is worth more now than it sold for five years ago. These are wholesale saleroom figures, so what a Tochka S-252 sells for privately or through a specialist dealer may be higher.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| added viewfinder | — | — | 1 | £150 – £150 |
| cable-release fitting | — | — | 0 | — |
| close-focus attachment | — | — | 0 | — |
| complete 58-M outfit (box, 6 cassettes, film cutter, cable release) | — | — | 0 | — |
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: June 2025
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 2,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01515) Title: Krasnogorsk Tochka S-252 Spy Camera
Description:
Secret Service camera made for the KGB in the 1960s, this second version, also known as the Tochka-58, uses 9.5mm film in special cassettes, despite its clockwork motor, the shutter and film transport are very quiet, the size is almost identical to a Riga Minox, however, the design is totally different, here in mint condition and working condition, together with one film cassette and metal box Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 2,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01439) Title: Krasnogorsk Tochka S-252 Spy Camera
Description:
Secret Service camera made for the KGB in the 1960s, this camera uses 9.5mm film in special cassettes, with clockwork motor, the shutter and film transport are very quiet, the size is almost identical to a Riga Minox though the design is totally different, very good working condition, complete outfit with camera, lens cap, film cutter, 7 film cassettes and original wooden box. Very hard to find this complete! Estimate: EUR 2,200 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38294) Title: Krasnogorsk Totchka S-252 Type a Spy Camera
Description:
Secret Service camera made for the KGB in the 1960s, this camera uses 9.5mm Minox film in special cassettes, with clockwork motor, the shutter and film transport are very quiet, the size is almost identical to a Riga Minox though the design is totally different, the offered camera is of the first type from the early 1960s and is in a very good working condition, with original lens cap and three film cassettes Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 1,300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37043) Title: Krasnogorsk Tochka S-252 Spy Camera
Description:
Secret Service camera made for the KGB in the 1960s, this camera uses 9.5mm Minox film in special cassettes, with clockwork motor, the shutter and film transport are very quiet, the size is almost identical to a Riga Minox though the design is totally different, very good working condition Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 150 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | added viewfinder | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17693) Title: KGB Totchka S-252
Description:
spy camera used by the Russian Secret Service, for Minox film, type b with viewfinder, shutter needs repair Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Jupiter Tochka S-252 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between about £800 and £2,200, with clean, complete examples in 2024–2025 selling for around £2,000.
How much does a Tochka S-252 sell for at auction?
The four recorded UK hammer results span £800 to £2,200, giving a median value near £1,650 before buyer's premium.
Why does the price vary so much?
Condition and completeness drive the range — partial or tired examples have sold nearer £800, while complete, working outfits have reached £2,000–£2,200.