What is the cheapest used Leica R3 in the UK?

The cheapest used Leica R3 currently listed is £129.98 at eBay, based on 6 listings compared across 3 UK retailers.

How many used Leica R3 are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 6 used Leica R3 listings available across 3 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Is the used Leica R3 going up or down in price?

Over the past month the average used price has fallen 3.6%, from £171 to around £165, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

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Used Leica R3

1976

£129.98 Low price

£299.00 High price

6 Listings

3 Retailers

2 Reduced

Great for: general portrait street

Leica's 1976 R-series film SLR with selective and centre-weighted TTL metering and TTL OTF flash support — a Minolta-Leica collaboration.

The Leica R3 (1976) is the first Leica R-series SLR produced through the Leica–Minolta partnership, effectively based on the Minolta XE-7 platform adapted with Leica's optical and finishing standards. It was the first Leica SLR with a programmed exposure mode (P). Uses Leica R-mount (also called Leicaflex R or Leica R bayonet).

35mm SLR, Leica R mount (3-cam bayonet), multi-mode AE (P/A/S/M), TTL metering, Copal metal shutter (1/2–1/1000s), viewfinder with LED exposure display.

The R3's Minolta heritage is evident in its operation — it is similar to the Minolta XE-7 in metering and shutter design, finished to Leica standards. Leica R lenses use a 3-cam bayonet; older 2-cam and 1-cam lenses are mechanically compatible but provide reduced metering modes. The R-system represents Leica's SLR era; a smaller but dedicated user base maintains the system.

Test all exposure modes including Program. Check TTL metering against a reference. Inspect viewfinder for haze. Test shutter at all speeds. Check R-mount bayonet coupling (3-cam and 2-cam compatibility). Inspect light seals.

Avg £165, down 3.6% over 1 month

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Leica R3 MOT Black Body Only Excellent+ Ffordes

£159.00

Ffordes

Leica R3 Electronic 35mm SLR Camera Body + case + original box. Tested & Working eBay

£171.36 £180.03

eBay

Leica R3 Mot Electronic 35mm Film Body Mr Cad

£259.00

Mr Cad

Leica R3 MOT Electronic SLR Film Camera Body Only w/ Original Case & Strap eBay

£129.98 £131.66

eBay

Leica R3 Body with Leica R3 Winder – *1508257 Kit Mr Cad

£299.00

Mr Cad

Leica R3 Body with Leica R3 Winder – *1508591 Kit Mr Cad

£299.00

Mr Cad

Used Leica R3 price history

Tracking the used Leica R3 price? Over the past month, the average has fallen 3.6%, from £171 to around £165. Depending on shutter count and condition, expect to pay between £152 and £193 for a used body.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 4 Aug 2026.