Pignons Alpa 9d
The Alpa 9d is a Swiss 35mm SLR camera produced by Pignons SA of Ballaigues. It sits within the Alpa reflex series and was a small-batch, precision-built instrument aimed at the high end of the amateur and professional market when new.
At UK auction hammer level in 2026, typical Alpa 9d bodies have changed hands in a £140–£1,000 range, with a working median around £525 across recent sales. One exceptional result of £8,500 at a specialist Leitz auction in late 2022 shows how much a rare-finish or collector-grade example can be worth, but most users today see prices closer to £400–£725 for a clean, functioning body. Condition, completeness with original lens, and cosmetic finish drive most of the spread — these are wholesale saleroom figures, so dealer asking prices for serviced examples sell for noticeably more.
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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| Jun 2025 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 53) Title: A Pignons Alpa Reflex 9d SLR Body
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black, serial no. 47959, body, P-F, mirror requires attention, shutter fires Notes: SKA0222 |
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| Apr 2025 | £725 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 171) Title: A Pignons Alpa 9d SLR Camera
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1965-69, chrome, serial no. 48513, with Kern-Macro-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, black/chrome, serial no. 1050734, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, |
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| Apr 2025 | £1,000 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 170) Title: A Pignons Alpa 9d SLR Camera
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1965-69, black, serial no. 47962, with Kern-Macro-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, black, serial no. 1050734, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, VG, |
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| Jul 2023 | £550 | David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Maritime, Scientific Instruments & Cameras (Lot 3009) Title: Pignons Alpa 9d Reflex camera body, serial no. 51155, with 'Kern-Macro-Switar 1:1.8/50 AR'...
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Pignons Alpa 9d Reflex camera body, serial no. 51155, with 'Kern-Macro-Switar 1:1.8/50 AR'... |
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| Mar 2023 | £500 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 104) Title: A Pignons Alpa Reflex 9d SLR 35mm Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no.47308, 1965-69, with a Kern-Macro-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, serial no.1031815, shutter firing but speed adjustment faulty, body F, |
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| Mar 2023 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 112) Title: A Pignons Alpa 9d Reflex SLR Body
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1965-69, chrome, serial no. 50379, body, G, shutter working but slow speeds sticking Note: This lot incurs VAT, due to being imported into the UK, at |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 8,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40949) Title: Alpa 9d black paint outfit
Description:
rare black paint version in good condition and working order (light meter working), partially repainted on the sides, together with Auto-Alpa 2.5/24mm (made by Chinon), Angénieux Type R11 3.5/28mm, Angénieux Retrofocus 3.5/28mm, Alpa-Curtagon 2.8/35mm, rare Angénieux Alfitar 2.5/90mm, Makro-Kilar 2.8/90mm, Old Delft Algular 3.2/135mm, 2x Alpa-Tele-Xenar, 3.5/135mm, Hektor 4.5/135mm converted to Alpa mount, Angénieux Alitar 4.5/180mm, macro extender tubes set, rare early "usal" camera holder, 4x filters, angle finder and rare lens adapter Leica-R on Alpa reflex Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,400 |
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| Nov 2022 | £400 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 162) Title: A Pignons Alpa 9d SLR Camera
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1959-69, chrome, serial no. 47203, with Nikon Ais f/2 24mm lens, black, serial no. 209700, body, VG, shutter working, lens, F-G, some cleaning marks |
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| May 2020 | £1,348 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 127) Title: A Pignons Alpa 9d SLR Camera
Description:
A Pignons Alpa 9d SLR Camera, 1965-69, chrome, serial no. 46759, with Kern-Macro-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, black, serial no. 972001, body, VG, |
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| Apr 2019 | £540 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 267) Title: A Pignons Alpa 9d Body
Description:
1965-69, black with green leather, serial no. 48934, body, G, shutter working |
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| Apr 2018 | £312 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1153) Title: A Pignons Alpa 9d Reflex SLR Body
Description:
chrome, serial no. 51268, body, G-VG, shutter working, in maker's case with sales brochure and instructions |
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| Oct 2017 | £900 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 71) Title: A Pignons Alpa 9d SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 46749, with Kern-Macro-Switar AR f/1.8 50mm lens, black, serial no. 1021107, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some very light |
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| Sep 2004 | £358 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 223) Title: Alpa 9d no. 49254
Description:
Alpa 9d no. 49254 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| May 1998 | £805 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 238) Title: Alpa 9d no. 50242
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Alpa 9d no. 50242 Estimate: £700 - £900 |
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