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Nicca 3-F (knob wind)

The Nicca 3-F (knob wind) is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera, part of the Leica-derived screw-mount line built by Nicca Camera Works in the 1950s. It was positioned as a working photographer's tool offering Leica-pattern handling at a lower cost than the German originals.

Auction data for the 3-F is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result on file shows £300 in 2016, so a true price band cannot be drawn today. As with other Nicca screw-mount bodies, what a 3-F is worth at auction in 2026 hinges heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and whether a period lens is included.

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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2016 EUR 300 Leitz Auction