Canon A-1
The Canon A-1 is a 35mm SLR introduced in 1978, using the FD manual-focus lens mount. It was positioned as the advanced model in Canon's A-series, notable at launch for offering shutter-priority, aperture-priority, programmed and manual exposure modes in a single body with an LED digital viewfinder readout.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Canon A-1 have ranged from around £40 to £280, with a median close to £100 — figures that reflect wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. As of today in 2026, most clean working bodies with a standard FD 50mm lens sell for between £70 and £120, while rough or untested examples can fall below £50 and exceptional outfits with multiple lenses push toward the top of the range. Condition, cosmetic wear and whether the shutter is quiet on firing are the main factors that decide what an A-1 is worth on any given day.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| black | — | — | 16 | £38 – £341 |
| Japan Camera Show | — | — | 1 | £1,121 – £1,121 |
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 51 | £38 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Vintage Canon A-1 Black f/2.8-4 Multi-Coated 35mm SLR Film Camera
Description:
Item : Canon A-1. Proceeds directly support our Adult Rehabilitation Centers, which provide no-cost residential recovery services to individuals struggling with substance use and other challenges. Location: Detroit, MI, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | £225 | £225 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Canon A-1 Film Camera 35mm SLR + FD 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens [Excellent] U.K Seller
Description:
Known for its robust construction and easy to use, intuitive design. it uses the FD lens mount which boasts an array of quality lens options. The viewfinder is clean and clear. Canon A-1 in excellent condition. Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £160 | £160 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: [Near MINT] Canon A-1 35mm Film Camera FD 50mm f1.4 ssc s.s.c. Lens from JAPAN
Description:
Lens focusing is fluid, and aperture blades are clean and snappy. Ready to shoot. LENS:NEAR MINT-. No fungus, no haze, no scratches, and no balsam separation. (Will not affect image quality). Very clean with no major scratches or dents. Location: Gifu, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £81 | £81 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Canon A-1 Vintage SLR Film Camera Working w/ Canon FD 50mm F/1.8 Lens
Description:
W/ Canon FD 50mm F/1.8 Lens. The lens may require a clean, potentially internal dust / haze. We do NOT test with film. Beatrice Rose. West Yorkshire. {{tab3title}}. {{tab2title}}. Quantity 1. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Canon A1 35mm SLR Film Camera FILM TESTED
Description:
This classic camera from Canon, the A-1 model, is a popular choice among film photographers looking to capture images in a traditional 35mm format. It features Fully Programmed, Manual, Shutter Priority and Aperture Priority modes and has an accurate light meter system which displays aperture and shutter speed in the viewfinder. With its reliable brand reputation and timeless design, this camera is perfect for those who appreciate the nostalgic charm of film photography. The camera has been film tested earlier this year and is in good working order. Location: Wirral, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £152 | £152 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: Canon A1 35mm camera with 50mm f 1.4 Lens. black
Description:
really good condition canon A1, no dust no scratches in working condition, used for test roll really amazing camera that stands the test of time 50mm / f1.4 rare lens also in perfect condition i’m going travelling on 17th aug so only available til then Location: London, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £150 | £150 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: Canon A-1 SLR 35mm Film Camera + FD 50mm f/1.8 Lens Kit Black Vintage Tested
Description:
This is a Canon A-1 35mm SLR film camera fitted with an FD 50mm f/1.8 lens. It has been tested and is in working order with good condition and minor dust. The listing includes the camera and lens only. Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £56 | £56 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: F Vintage Black Bodied Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera, Canon FD 50mm 1.8 Lens
Description:
Power winder & Flash unit. They may need a light clean. Location: Shifnal, shropshire, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 195) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
to include a Canon A-1 camera body, G-VG, shutter working, meter working, red LED numbers illuminate in viewfinder, with Canon FD 28-55mm f/3.5-4.5 (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2026 | £138 | £138 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: [TOP MINT w/cap] Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Black No Squeak LED OK JPN
Description:
Shutter Squeak: NONE. Smooth and quiet operation ("No Squeak"). - Viewfinder LED Display: Clear, bright, and fully functional (LED OK). Above condition is based on my own opinion. - Exposure Modes: All modes (Program, Tv, Av, Manual) work perfectly. Location: CHIBA, CHIBA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 168 | £143 | 🇪🇺 eBay | black | |
Title: Canon A-1 SLR 35mm Black Film Camera FD 50mm F1.8 + Power Winder
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Canon A-1 SLR 35mm Black Film Camera FD 50mm F1.8 + Power Winder at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Siauliai, Lithuania |
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| Jul 2026 | £94 | £94 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Black (50mm Lens Kit)
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Black (50mm Lens Kit) at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! |
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| Jul 2026 | £156 | £156 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: [Near Mint] Canon A-1 Black SLR Film Camera New FD 50mm f/1.4 Lens From JP #414
Description:
The lens is in clean condition in this NEW FD series. Lens,lens cap(front), lens filter. Dust contamination can be seen when viewed with light from the opposite side of the lens. Exposure is working. Location: Sendai city miyagi, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £105 | £105 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Black (50mm Lens Kit) Good condition
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Black (50mm Lens Kit) Good condition at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Southampton, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £341 | £341 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: *MINT* Canon A-1 Body Black SERVICED Classic 35mm Film Camera FD SLR w/ BOX
Description:
SERVICED & TESTED. Canon A-1 body. - body front mount lens cap. Mint condition with minimum traces of use. Serial number: 426241. as seen in pictures. Location: Prague, European Union, Czech Republic |
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| Jul 2026 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 311) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 510391, body F-G, battery door not locking, shutter fires, with a FD f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel G, optics F with light peripheral |
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| Apr 2026 | £106 | £85 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 129) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
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black, serial number 805041, body G, shutter works, with a f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel G but a section has been removed from the filter ring, optics G |
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| Mar 2026 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 237) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, heavy brassing to base, shutter works, meter responds to light, with a FD f/1.8 50mm lens, optics F-G, with instructions. |
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| Mar 2026 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 242) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR CAmera
Description:
black, serial number 1484783, body VG, shutter works, meter responds to light, with a Canon FD f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel VG, optics G with light haze. |
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| Feb 2026 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 170) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 2058362, body G, shutter works, viewfinder LEDs work, with a FD f/1.8 50mm lens, |
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| Jan 2026 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 124) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
Description:
A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, slight wear to edges, with FD 50mm |
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| Dec 2025 | USD 1,500 | £1,121 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Japan Camera Show | |
Title: Rare [N MINT] Canon A-1 Film 20th Anniversary 1979 Japan Camera Show From JAPAN
Description:
Appearance;. Appearance is beautiful. tiny scuffs from normal use. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no fungus. I send a product byDHL. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: HIROSHIMA, HIROSHIMA, Japan |
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| Nov 2025 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 80) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising a Canon A-1, body F, shutter fires, viewfinder hazy, with a FD f/1.8 50mm lens, optics F, barrel F, and an FD f/4 70-210mm, barrel G, |
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| Nov 2025 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 75) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 2310046, body G-VG, shutter fires, slightly wheezy, meter responds, with maker's packaging. |
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| Nov 2025 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 134) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, serial no 4511058, shutter woring, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, slight wear, some |
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| Sep 2025 | £25 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 234) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 271739, body G, shutter not working, advance jammed, with a FD f/1.8 50mm lens, Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is |
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| Sep 2025 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 228) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 1247308, body G, light brassing, shutter works, metering responds, with a Canon data back "A", and a Canon FD f/1.8 50mm lens, |
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| Sep 2025 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 233) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 576559, body G, lightly brassed to bottom plate, with a FD f/1.8 50mm lens, Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is |
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| Sep 2025 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 268) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
Description:
A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, with FD 50mm f/1.4 lens, barrel G, elements G and front |
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| Sep 2025 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 267) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
Description:
A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, with FD 50mm f/1.4 lens, barrel G, elements G and front |
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| Jul 2025 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 114) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 840702, body G, shutter fires intermittently, with a Canon FD f/2.8 28mm lens, optics F-G with haze, with guide and flash. |
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| Jul 2025 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 106) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising Canon A-1, black, serial number 400930, body G, shutter works, Tv/Av switch seems stuck, metering responds, with a f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel |
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| Jul 2025 | £88 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 107) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 1447963, body G-VG, shutter works, meter responds to light, with a Canon FD f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel VG, optics G, with cap. |
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| Jul 2025 | £45 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 406) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working (shutter squeak), meter responsive, self timer working, body G, some brassing to edges, with FD 50mm |
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| Jul 2025 | £45 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 199) Title: Two Canon Cameras
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Two Canon Cameras, a Canon A-1, black, shutter working (slight squeak), meter responsive, responsive in P, self timer working, body G, with FD |
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| Jul 2025 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 18) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
Description:
A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, serial no 1367227, shutter working, meter working, responsive in settings, self timer working, body G-VG, with FD 50mm |
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| Jun 2025 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | black | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 112) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G, shutter not firing, viewfinder clear, with a Canon f/4 35-70mm lens, barrel G, optics G, an FD f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel G, optics G, a |
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| Jun 2025 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | black | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 118) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter working, with Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens, optics F-G, some light haze & very small patches of fungus to the edge of element, (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2025 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | black | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 126) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial no. 449746, body, VG, powers up and appears to function SKA184 |
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| May 2025 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 119) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial number 196280, shutter works, meter responds to light, with a Canon FD f/1.8 50mm S.C. lens, black, barrel G, optics G, and a Canon FD |
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| May 2025 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 111) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera Body
Description:
A Canon A-1 SLR Camera Body, black, serial no 2142895, shutter working (light squeak), self timer working, meter working, responsive in settings, |
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| Apr 2025 | £106 | £85 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 214) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial number 1474093, body VG, shutter works, viewfinder display works, metering responds to light, with a FD f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel VG, |
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| Mar 2025 | £162 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 168) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising a Canon A-1, black, serial number 1079245, body VG, shutter works, has a minor squeak, metering responds to light, with a FD f/1.8 50mm |
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| Mar 2025 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 155) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
Description:
A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter erratic, meter responsive, self time not working, body G-VG, with FD 50mm f/1.8 lens, barrel G-VG, elements |
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| Feb 2025 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 97) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
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black, body G, shutter works in Av mode, but doesn't complete on Tv mode, with a Canon FD f/1.4 50mm SSC lens, barrel F, optics F, front element has |
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| Feb 2025 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 162) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 1127282, body G, shutter works in Av mode, but doesn't complete on Tv mode. |
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| Feb 2025 | £275 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 91) Title: A Comprehensive Canon A-1 Camera Outfit
Description:
to include a Canon A1, black, body VG, shutter working, meter responding to light, with a f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel VG, optics VG, a f/2.8 135mm lens, |
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| Jan 2025 | £44 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 185) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
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black, body F, some corrosion, LEDs in the viewfinder illuminate & show correct values when the battery is inserted, shutter not working, with Canon (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2025 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 130) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera and Accessories
Description:
black, serial number 570905, body VG, shutter works, meter responds to light, with sports grip, and FD f/4 70-210mm lens, barrel G, optics G with |
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| Jan 2025 | £119 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 129) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera and Accessories
Description:
black, serial number 1731550, body G, brassing to bottom plate, shutter works, meter responds to light, with sports grip, and FD f/1.8 50mm lens, |
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| Jan 2025 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 505) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working (light shutter squeak), meter responsive, camera responsive in settings, self timer working, body G, |
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| Jan 2025 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 504) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working (shutter squeak), meter responsive, camera responsive in settings, self timer working, body G, some |
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| Oct 2024 | £100 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 133) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 252768, body G, light brassing to top plate, shutter works, internal display works, appears to meter, with a Canon FD f/1.8 50mm |
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| Sep 2024 | £106 | £85 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 69) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
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black, serial number 1235574, body G, shutter works well, viewfinder display working and meter responds to light levels, with Canon FD f/1.8 50mm |
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| Aug 2024 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 485) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working (with squeak), meter responsive, self timer working, body VG, in maker's box, with FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro |
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| Aug 2024 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 469) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, with FD 28mm f/2.8 lens, barrel |
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| Aug 2024 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 468) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, some brassing to base plate edges, |
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| Aug 2024 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 336) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working (with squeak), meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, with FD 50mm f/1.8 |
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| Aug 2024 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 335) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working (with squeak), meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G-VG, with FD 50mm f/1.8 |
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| Jun 2024 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 365) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
Description:
A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter working, camera responsive, self timer working, body G-VG, with FD 28mm f/2.8 lens barrel G-VG, |
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| Jun 2024 | £150 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 301) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Body with Battery Grip
Description:
to include the Canon A-1, body VG, works with battery inserted, shutter speeds seem accurate, appears to meter, battery pack untested, extension grip |
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| Apr 2024 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | black | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 104) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera Body
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black, red LED illuminates when batteries are inserted & shutter button is depressed, no shutter movement, no other tests carried out, in maker's box, (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2024 | £119 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 95) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
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black, body G-VG, shutter working when batteries are inserted, LEDs in viewfinder illuminate, together with a Canon Lens FD 50mm f/1.8 lens, body (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2024 | £162 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 97) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera with Two Lenses
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1978-86, serial no.498172, shutter working, body G with a FDn f/2.8 28mm lens, date code 1981, serial no.342933, a FDn f/4.5 70-150mm zoom lens, date |
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| Feb 2024 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | black | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 263) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, some light brassing edges, scratches & wear to base |
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| Feb 2024 | £110 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 239) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, some light brassing to top plate, with FD 50mm f/1.4 |
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| Feb 2024 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 326) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, light wear, with Canon FD 50mm f/`1.8 lens, barrel G, |
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| Jan 2024 | £106 | £85 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 177) Title: A Canon A-1 and a Canon FTbn QL 35mm SLR Cameras
Description:
comprising a black Canon A-1 camera, 1978-87, serial no.1419354 with a FDn f/1.8 50mm lens, serial no.2617546, date code 1980, shutter untested, body |
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| Jan 2024 | £55 | £55 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | — | |
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Auction: Decorative Antiques & Collectors (Lot 299) Title: Canon A1 35mm camera body serial no 741264, with 'Tokina AT-X 28-85mm 1:3.5-4.5' lens seri...
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Canon A1 35mm camera body serial no 741264, with 'Tokina AT-X 28-85mm 1:3.5-4.5' lens seri... |
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| Dec 2023 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 216) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, shutter & meter responsive, self timer working, body G, battery door missing/damaged, with Tamron |
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| Dec 2023 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 31) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, viewfinder display working, body G, with 50mm f/1.8 FD lens, |
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| Dec 2023 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 30) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, viewfinder display working, body G, with 50mm f/1.8 FD lens, |
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| Dec 2023 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 29) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, viewfinder display working, body G-VG, with 50mm f/1.8 FD lens, |
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| Nov 2023 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 237) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
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1978-86, serial no.940952, with a Canon FDn f/1.8 50mm lens, serial no.4679151, shutter working with characteristic squeak when battery inserted, not |
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| Oct 2023 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 329) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, serial no 142491, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, some paint wear to battery door edges, |
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| Sep 2023 | £200 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 64) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera and Lenses
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1978-86, serial no.408729, with a Canon FDn f/1.8 50mm lens, shutter working on all speeds on Tv, otherwise untested, body F-G, battery door partly |
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| Aug 2023 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 163) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body P, shutter not working, with battery grip, also with Canon FD f/1.8 50mm lens, optics F, some fungus present, with maker's camera body (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2023 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | — | |
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Auction: Maritime, Scientific Instruments & Cameras (Lot 3046) Title: Canon A-1 camera body, serial no. 341014, with 'Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 S.S.C.' lens, serial n...
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Canon A-1 camera body, serial no. 341014, with 'Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 S.S.C.' lens, serial n... |
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| Jun 2023 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 164) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Body
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IR 610319, black, 1978-85, serial no.1949421, tested as working, body G-VG, with neck strap and instruction booklet |
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| Jun 2023 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 156) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter working when batteries are inserted, no other functions checked, with a Canon FD f/1.8 50mm S.C. lens, optics G, some light (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2023 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 477) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, battery door catch not catching, with 35mm f/2.8 FD |
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| Jun 2023 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 359) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, nody G, some light wear, with 28mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.8 and |
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| Jun 2023 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 248) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, with 50mm f/1.8 FD lens, barrel G, elements G |
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| Jun 2023 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 84) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, AT dial guard damaged/missing, otherwise body G, with FD 50mm |
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| Apr 2023 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 187) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
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A Canon A-1 SLR Camera, black, serial no 1085447, shutter working, meter working, self-timer working, body G, damage to bottom corner of battery door, |
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| Jan 2023 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 241) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, LED values show in the viewfinder when the battery is inserted, mirror is down, shutter curtains stuck open, with motor winder, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2022 | £106 | £85 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 421) Title: Canon A-1 SLR 35mm Camera
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with Canon FD 28mm 1:2.8 lense (a lot) |
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| Jun 2022 | £225 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 432) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Outfit
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black, body G-VG, shutter working, tested with batteries, speeds all sound accurate, A-mode selects sensible shutter speeds, viewfinder clear & (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2022 | £150 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 490) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body VG-E, shutter working, prism clear, with original packaging, together with a Canon Case L A-1, also with a Vivitar 80-200mm f/4.5 lens, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2022 | £285 | £230 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 115) Title: A Canon A-1 35mm SLR Outfit
Description:
black, serial no. 892782, body VG-E, shutter working, times sound accurate, tested with batteries, viewfinder very bright and clean, with a Canon FD (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2021 | £110 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 7) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
A Canon A-1 SLR Camera Outfit, serial no 2061387, shutter working, meter responds to light, -4 dioptre eyepiece correction lens, Canon FD 50mm f/1.8, Canon FD 28mm f/2.8, Canon FD 70-210mm f/4 lenses, Maker's ERC, a Speedlite 199A flashgun, Canon Release 30, Canon camera manual, a Gulliver shoulder bag and a Velbon tripod Estimate: £70 - £100 |
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| May 2021 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | — | |
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Auction: Musical & Scientific Instruments, Cameras & Maritime (Lot 3107) Title: Canon A1 camera 'no.1826731', fitted with Canon 'Canon Zoom Lens FD 35-70mm 1:4', Canon AV...
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Canon A1 camera 'no.1826731', fitted with Canon 'Canon Zoom Lens FD 35-70mm 1:4', Canon AV... |
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| Jan 2021 | £161 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 291) Title: A Canon A-1 SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 2072316, with Canon FD f/1.8 50mm lens, body G-VG, shutter not tested, lens, VG-E, elements are clean, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2019 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Photographica Auction Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 10.00 (Lot 247) Title: A Canon A1 SLR Camera and two Vivitar Lenses
Description:
A Canon A1 SLR Camera and two Vivitar Lenses, serial no 1292332, untested, finger grip cover missing with two Vivitar Macro lenses, a Auto Telephoto 90mm f/2.8 and a Series 1 VMC 90mm f/2.5 Estimate: £60 - £80 |
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| Jun 2017 | £180 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music & Camera Auction Thursday 8th June 2017 at 10:00 (Lot 518) Title: Canon A1 Outfit
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Canon A1 Outfit, body with F2.8 24mm, F1.4 50mm and F1.8 85mm FD lenses (a lot) Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Jan 2016 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Express Camera & Music Auction Thursday 21st January 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 6) Title: Canon A1 Camera
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Canon A1 Camera, with a f/2.8 24mm Canon FD lens and other items (a lot) Estimate: £50 - £70 |
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| Jan 2016 | £150 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Express Camera & Music Auction Thursday 21st January 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 185) Title: Canon A1 Outfit
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Canon A1 Outfit, with Data back, Motor Drive MA, Canon lenses and other items (a lot) Estimate: £50 - £70 |
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| Jul 2015 | £16 | £16 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 467) Title: A Canon A1 camera and a cased pair of binoculars
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A Canon A1 camera and a cased pair of binoculars |
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| Jul 2015 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 491) Title: A Canon A-1 camera outfit including various lenses and other accessories,
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A Canon A-1 camera outfit including various lenses and other accessories, |
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| Nov 2005 | £300 | £250 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 238) Title: Canon A-1 no. 2289004
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Canon A-1 no. 2289004 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| May 2005 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music, Police, Fire, Railwayana and Cameras (Lot 268) Title: Canon A-1 camera equipment, comprising an A-1 camera, black No. 1909206 with ER case, boxed and other items.
Description:
comprising an A-1 camera, black No. 1909206 with ER case, boxed Canon FD 50mm/f1.4, and 135mm/f2.5 lenses, Canon fit Vivitar 28mm/f2.8 lens boxed, Canon Speedlight 199A, boxed, cased set of extension rings, with various instructions, filters, sundries and a leather outfit case. (quantity) Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Jun 2003 | £129 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | black | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 23) Title: Canon A-1 no. 2407226
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Canon A-1 no. 2407226 Estimate: £25 - £150 |
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| Apr 2003 | £105 | £89 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 252) Title: Canon A-1 no. 262499
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Canon A-1 no. 262499 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Jun 1999 | £483 | £420 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 91) Title: Canon A-1 (display model)
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Canon A-1 (display model) Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Feb 1999 | £138 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 179) Title: Canon A1 no. 1003547
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Canon A1 no. 1003547 Estimate: £25 - £160 |
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| Jan 1999 | £161 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 176) Title: Canon A1 no. 1632984
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Canon A1 no. 1632984 Estimate: £80 - £100 |
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| Jun 1998 | £126 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 96) Title: Canon A1 no. 1486486
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Canon A1 no. 1486486 Estimate: £20 - £200 |
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| Jan 1998 | £230 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 260) Title: Canon A1 no. 1423765
Description:
Canon A1 no. 1423765 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon A-1 worth today?
A working Canon A-1 body is typically worth £70–£120 at UK auction, with the median hammer price sitting around £100 based on sales over the past two years.
How much does a Canon A-1 sell for with a lens?
Outfits pairing the A-1 with an FD 50mm standard lens usually sell for £80–£160, while larger kits with multiple lenses have reached £275 at hammer.
Why do some Canon A-1 prices look so low?
Bodies known to have the shutter squeal, or sold untested, regularly go for £40–£70 because buyers factor in the cost of a service.
Is the Canon A-1 the same as the AE-1?
No — the A-1 is the higher-specified model in the A-series, adding programmed and aperture-priority modes and an LED viewfinder readout that the AE-1 does not have.