Canon Demi C
The Canon Demi C is a half-frame 35mm viewfinder camera introduced by Canon in the 1960s, part of the Demi series aimed at photographers wanting to double the number of exposures from a standard roll of film. It was positioned as a compact everyday camera in Canon's consumer line-up.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Demi C have sat around £100–£110, with a median close to £106 based on two recorded sales between 2022 and 2024. As of today the sample is small, so individual results can vary with cosmetic condition and whether the camera is working.
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: January 2026
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| Jan 2026 | EUR 168 | £146 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Canon Demi C Rangefinder Camera with SD 28mm 1:2.8 Half Frame Camera Analog Camera
Description:
Akzeptabel: Voll funktionsfähig, jedoch mit deutlich sichtbaren Abnutzungsspuren wie Kratzern, Lackabrieb oder leichten Dellen. Das Gehäuse zeigt nur leichte altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren. Gut: Technisch voll funktionsfähig, mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren wie kleinen Kratzern oder Abrieb am Gehäuse. Location: Bad Emstal, Germany |
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| Sep 2024 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 72) Title: A Canon Demi C 35mm Half Frame Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 118382, body G, shutter works, iris works, light meter responds, fitted with a f/2.8 28mm lens, barrel G, optics F-G with light |
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| Oct 2022 | £100 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 293) Title: A Canon Demi C Half Frame 35mm Camera Outfit
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter working, meter responds to light, with a Canon SD 28mm f/2.8 lens, optics G, some light haze present, also with a Canon SD (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon Demi C worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the value at roughly £100 to £112, though the sample size is small and condition will shift the price either way.
How much does a Canon Demi C sell for at auction?
Two recorded UK sales in 2022 and 2024 saw the Demi C sell for £100 and £112 respectively at hammer, giving a working price guide around £110.
Is the Canon Demi C a half-frame camera?
Yes, the Demi C is part of Canon's Demi half-frame 35mm line, exposing two images across a single standard 35mm frame.