Canon Dial 35-2
The Canon Dial 35-2 is a half-frame 35mm viewfinder camera with a distinctive vertical grip housing a spring-wound motor drive for film advance. It was a niche entry in Canon's half-frame lineup, using the 18×24mm frame format to double the number of exposures on a roll of 35mm film.
UK auction hammer results for the Dial 35-2 are modest, with recorded sales between £25 and £62 — wholesale saleroom prices that exclude buyer's and seller's commission. With only two data points on record, today's value is best viewed as an indicative range rather than a firm guide, and condition of the clockwork winder has a strong bearing on what a working example sells for.
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.
Prices updated: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 90) Title: A Canon Dial 35-2 Half Frame Camera and Wooden Model
Description:
silver, body G, the clockwork winder operates and turns the advance spool, but the shutter does not cock or fire. Accompanied by a well made wooden |
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| Dec 2021 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 975) Title: A Canon Dial 35-2 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
Body F-G, shutter working, clockwork motor seems to work, optics untested, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon Dial 35-2 worth today?
Based on UK auction records, a Dial 35-2 is worth roughly £25 to £62 at hammer, depending on cosmetic condition and whether the spring-wound advance is functional.
How much does a Canon Dial 35-2 sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices range from £25 for tired examples up to around £62 for cleaner working ones, with the median sitting near the middle of that band.
Why does the Dial 35-2 price vary so much?
The value is driven primarily by the condition of the clockwork motor drive and the selenium meter — a fully working camera sells for noticeably more than one with a seized winder.