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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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2021 £285 Flints Auctions
Jul 1999 £126 Christie's