Canon EOS 3
The Canon EOS 3 is a 35mm autofocus film SLR introduced in 1998 for Canon's EF lens mount. It sat below the professional EOS-1 series, aimed at advanced enthusiasts and working photographers who wanted a fast, feature-rich body without the EOS-1N/1V price tag.
Sales data for the EOS 3 is thin, with one UK auction hammer result of £162 in June 2025 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. On that single data point, the EOS 3 today sells for around £160 at auction, though buyers should expect clean, fully working bodies with the original eye-control viewfinder functioning to command more once more results are recorded.
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 2026
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| Jan 2026 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 211) Title: A Canon EOS 3 SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial no. 2778725, body, VG-E, slightly sticky on the control panel door Note: This lot has a slight odour that is noticeable |
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| Aug 2025 | £238 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 98) Title: A Canon EOS 3 35mm SLR Body
Description:
black, body VG-E, shutter works, metering responds, with body cap. |
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| Jun 2025 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 109) Title: A Canon EOS 3 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G, not powering up, with a Canon EF Ultrasonic 28-105mm zoom, barrel F, rubber is tacky, optics G, and a Canon EF IS Ultrasonic 75-300mm |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon EOS 3 worth today?
Based on a single UK auction hammer result in 2025, a Canon EOS 3 is worth around £162, though the limited sales history means the true market value range is not yet well established.
How much does a Canon EOS 3 sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction sale recorded for the EOS 3 was £162 in June 2025, which reflects a wholesale hammer price excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Canon EOS 3 a film or digital camera?
The EOS 3 is a 35mm film SLR introduced in 1998, using the Canon EF lens mount shared with later EOS digital bodies.