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Pignons Alpa 10d

The Alpa 10d is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Pignons SA of Ballaigues, Switzerland, as part of the Alpa 10-series introduced in the late 1960s. Built in small numbers to a high mechanical standard, it was positioned at the premium end of the precision-instrument market rather than as a mass-production SLR.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa 10d have ranged from about £460 to £940, with mid-range examples typically selling for around £590–£760. Values are condition-sensitive: cosmetically clean, fully functional bodies sit at the upper end of that band, while cameras with cosmetic wear or mechanical faults fetch less. As of 2026, the model remains a specialist collector's item, so today's price very much depends on what comes up for sale in any given year.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £225 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £475 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £212 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £1,100 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 2,200 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2022 £775 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 USD 1,500 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Jun 2022 £775 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £936 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2013 EUR 1,500 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 3,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 1,900 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 1,600 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 1,100 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 £456 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 1,042 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Apr 2003 £763 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2001 £763 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 2001 £705 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 2001 £587 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jul 2000 £705 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 1999 £690 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 1999 £747 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 1998 £747 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 1998 £690 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Alpa 10d worth at UK auction?

Recent UK hammer prices have fallen between roughly £460 and £940, with a median around £670 depending on condition and completeness.

How much does an Alpa 10d sell for in clean condition?

A cosmetically clean, fully working Alpa 10d typically sells for around £760–£940 at auction, while rougher examples change hands closer to £460.

Why is the Alpa 10d price so variable?

Production numbers were low and condition varies widely, so the value of any individual body is driven by shutter accuracy, cosmetic state, and whether period-correct accessories are included.

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