Leitz Microscope Camera
The Leitz Microscope Camera is a specialist Leitz accessory designed for photomicrography rather than general handheld use. It belongs to the long line of Leitz scientific imaging equipment produced alongside the firm's better-known 35mm rangefinder system.
Sales data for this item is thin: the two recorded UK auction hammer results both sold for £800, giving a single reference point rather than a true range. On that basis, a complete and working example sells for around £800 at saleroom level in 2026, though the small sample size means the value of any given unit can vary materially with condition, completeness and which microscope it is intended to mate with.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| MAKAM configuration/model code | — | — | 1 | £63 – £63 |
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: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £63 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | MAKAM configuration/model code | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 180) Title: A Leitz Makam 1x Microscope Plate Camera
Description:
A Leitz Makam 1x Microscope Plate Camera Serial No: 7228 Body: G/VG Shutter: untested Notes: with Leitz 10xPeriplan Objective Optics: VG Notes: (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Jun 2024 | EUR 1,300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 44 (Lot A00623) Title: Leitz Microscopic Camera outfit
Description:
A rare microscopic camera outfit including a wooden 12x18cm camera (with 'Ernst Leitz Wetzlar' plaque on the front and 'another one with 'Typ. MA4A' and serial number on the back), with brass Micro Summar 35mm, loupe for critical focusing, lens cap, two plate holders, focusing screen and transparent plate, and with a brass Leitz microscope no.54569 from 1900, similar outfits can be found in the early Leitz catalogues from 1905-1920. Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37933) Title: Leitz Normkam Microscope Camera
Description:
microscope camera for 6x9cm exposures on plates, very rare version in sand-white finish, probably made to special order, in very good condition Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35597) Title: Leitz Microscope Camera
Description:
unknown and possible unique camera with MAKAM attachment Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz Microscope Camera worth today?
On the limited UK auction record available, examples have hammered at £800, so that figure is the best current guide to its price.
How much does a Leitz Microscope Camera sell for at auction?
Both recorded hammer prices in the sales history came in at £800, suggesting a value in that region for a complete unit, though the small sample means individual results can differ.
Is the Leitz Microscope Camera a standard 35mm camera?
No — it is a photomicrography accessory intended for use on a microscope rather than a standalone handheld camera, which is why its market is narrower than mainstream Leitz bodies.