Canon EOS-1Ds
The Canon EOS-1Ds is a professional full-frame digital SLR introduced in 2002, sitting at the top of Canon's EF-mount autofocus system. It was positioned as a studio and commercial workhorse aimed at photographers who previously shot medium format or large-format film.
Sales data for the EOS-1Ds is thin, with a single UK auction hammer result of £149 recorded in late 2021 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail price. On that limited evidence, the body sells for around the £150 mark today, though condition, shutter count and the presence of working batteries can move the value either way.
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 | £75 | £75 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Canon EOS 1Ds Mount Digital Camera Body
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Canon EOS 1Ds Mount Digital Camera Body at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Bognor Regis, United Kingdom |
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| Feb 2024 | £65 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 32) Title: A Canon EOS-1 Ds DSLR Camera
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A Canon EOS-1 Ds DSLR Camera, powers up, shutter working, settings responsive, body G, some paint wear to shoe, light paint wear to edges, with |
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| Jan 2022 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 249) Title: A Canon EOS-1 Ds Digital Camera Body
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with four additional battery packs, untested |
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| Dec 2021 | £149 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 465) Title: A Canon EOS 1DS Digital SLR Camera
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black, shutter working, body G-VG, some scuffs due to use, shutter working, with charger and body cap, also with a Canon D30, both cameras with (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon EOS-1Ds worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, an EOS-1Ds body is worth in the region of £150 at hammer, with condition and working battery packs being the main variables.
How much does a Canon EOS-1Ds sell for at auction?
The one verified UK saleroom result shows a price of £149, so current market value sits close to that figure rather than the four-figure sums these cameras commanded when new.
Is the EOS-1Ds still usable as a working camera?
Yes, it accepts any Canon EF-mount lens and writes to CompactFlash cards, but battery availability and the lack of factory service support are the main practical constraints.