Nicca IIIL
The Nicca IIIL is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Nicca Camera Works, part of the postwar group of Japanese makers that built Leica screw-mount-compatible bodies. It was positioned in the late-1950s rangefinder market as a mid-tier alternative to Leitz and the contemporary Canon and Leotax models.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Nicca IIIL have ranged from about £400 to £950, with a median near £650 — these are saleroom results, so retail dealer asking prices typically sit above this band. Sales are infrequent, so the value of any given example today is highly condition-sensitive, with clean, working bodies sitting at the upper end of that range and rough or non-functional examples selling for less.
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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| May 2010 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11327) Title: Nicca Camera Co.Ltd. Nicca IIIL
Description:
quite rare new designed Nicca, copy of Leica M3 in good working condition, M39 Nikkor-H 2/5cm no.751036 Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 650 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18975) Title: Nicca IIIL
Description:
new designed Nicca influenced by Leica M3, quite rare, very late serial number, in good working order Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17418) Title: Nicca IIIL
Description:
new designed Leica M3 copy, quite rare, in good working condition, M39 Nikkor-H 2/5cm no.750438, original Nikon filter Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,400 |
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