Canon Dial 35
The Canon Dial 35 is a half-frame 35mm film camera introduced in the 1960s. Its vertical body and rotating selenium meter cell around the lens give it a distinctive form, and it used a spring-wind motor to advance the film automatically.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result to reference, the Canon Dial 35 sells for around £81 at saleroom level in 2026, a wholesale price reflecting what one clean example fetched at auction. With so little data, what a Dial 35 is worth on any given day depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the spring motor and selenium meter are still functional.
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: January 2025
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| Jan 2025 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 87) Title: A Canon Dial 35 35mm Half-Frame Camera
Description:
silver, body G-VG, in case & maker's box, (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2004 | EUR 104 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23764) Title: Canon Dial 35
Description:
in working condition with case Estimate: EUR 4 - EUR 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon Dial 35 worth today?
Based on a recent UK auction hammer result, a Canon Dial 35 is worth around £81, though the small sample size means the value of any individual example will vary with condition and working order.
How much does a Canon Dial 35 sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction record shows a Canon Dial 35 selling for £81 in early 2025, which gives a rough guide to current hammer-level pricing.
Is the Canon Dial 35 a half-frame camera?
Yes, the Dial 35 shoots half-frame 35mm images, producing two vertical exposures per standard 35mm frame.