Asahi Pentax Pentax MV, MV-1
The Pentax MV and MV-1 are 35mm SLR film cameras from the brand's compact M-series range, introduced at the budget end of the line-up in the late 1970s. Both bodies use the K bayonet mount and are aimed at entry-level users, offering aperture-priority automatic exposure rather than the fuller manual control found on the MX and ME Super.
With only a single hammer result on file, value guidance for the MV/MV-1 in 2026 is thin: one UK auction sale recorded a price of £69, which sets the most recent reference point at saleroom level (excluding buyer's and seller's commission). On that limited evidence the model sits at the low end of the M-series market today, and what a clean MV or MV-1 sells for is heavily dependent on cosmetic condition, working meter and a functioning shutter rather than rarity.
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 | |
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| Jan 2023 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 219) Title: An Asahi Pentax MV-1 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
1980, black, serial no. 1112142, with an SMC Pentax-M f/2 50mm lens, shutter working on B and 100X, otherwise untested, body F-G, brassing to rear |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax MV or MV-1 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record on file, a Pentax MV sold for £69 at hammer, so current value for a working example is broadly in that low double-digit region rather than the higher prices seen for the MX or LX.
How much does a Pentax MV-1 sell for at auction?
Auction data for the MV-1 specifically is sparse, and the only logged sale in this dataset is £69; without further results, that figure is the best available price reference.
Is the Pentax MV-1 a good buy as a first film SLR?
It can be, because it shares the K mount with a wide range of affordable lenses and offers simple aperture-priority operation, but buyers wanting full manual control should look at the MX or ME Super instead.