Nicca IIIA
The Nicca IIIA is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera in the Leica screw-mount lineage, produced by Nippon Camera Works in the early post-war period. It was positioned as an affordable alternative to contemporary Leica thread-mount bodies for domestic and export markets.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Nicca IIIA have ranged from around £130 to £290, with the two recorded sales sitting roughly £210 apart in median terms. As of 2026 the model trades thinly at saleroom level, so the price a IIIA sells for today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy, and whether a period-correct 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.
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| Nov 2021 | £285 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 125) Title: A Nicca Co. Nicca IIIA Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1951, chrome, serial no. 40322, with Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S.C f/1.4 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 347390, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, G-VG, |
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| Jul 1999 | £126 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 52) Title: Nicca IIIa no. 37582
Description:
Nicca IIIa no. 37582 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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