Canon EOS 5D
The Canon EOS 5D is a 35mm full-frame digital SLR introduced in 2005, using the Canon EF lens mount and a 12.8-megapixel CMOS sensor. When released it was positioned as the first relatively affordable full-frame EOS body, sitting below the professional 1Ds line and aimed at advanced amateurs and working photographers who wanted a full-frame sensor without the flagship price.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the original EOS 5D body have typically fallen in the £75–£120 range, with a median around £90 across 2023–2025 results. One outlying 2021 sale reached £550, but today the camera sells for well under that at saleroom level, reflecting its age, ageing battery stock and the fact that buyers can now pick up the 5D Mark II for similar money. Condition-sensitive factors — shutter count, sensor cleanliness and a working LCD — are the main swing factors on what any given body is worth.
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 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Canon EOS 5D DSLR Digital Camera Working Body
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Canon EOS 5D DSLR Digital Camera Working Body at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Ilkley, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 297) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Mk1 Digital SLR Camera Body
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black, body VG, powers up takes a shot, with battery and non-OEM charger. |
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| Jan 2026 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 11) Title: A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera
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A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera, shutter working, display working, responsive through settings, body G, some paint wear to hot show, with EF 50mm f/1.8 |
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| Jan 2026 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 12) Title: A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera
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A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera, shutter working, display working, responsive through settings, body G, some paint wear to edges, light scratches, crack |
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| Aug 2025 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 83) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Digital Camera Body
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black, body G, untested, with battery, no charger. |
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| Aug 2025 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 73) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Digital SLR Camera Body
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black, serial number 1220800972, body F-G, not powering up, mirror loose (in separate bag), LCD clear, all in maker's packaging with charger. |
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| Mar 2025 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 184) Title: A Canon 5D Full Frame DSLR Camera
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black, body F-G, working at time of auction, with Canon 28-80mm IV zoom lens, body G, optics G, some light haze present, with Jessops 1A filter, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2025 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 714) Title: A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera
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A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera, shutter working, menu display working, responsive in settings, body G-VG, with four batteries, two chargers, EF 35-80mm |
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| Oct 2024 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Cameras, Maritime & Scientific Instruments (Lot 3006) Title: Canon EOS 5D camera body serial no. 0430100905, with shoulder strap, battery grip BG-E4 an...
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Canon EOS 5D camera body serial no. 0430100905, with shoulder strap, battery grip BG-E4 an... |
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| Oct 2024 | £75 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1400) Title: Canon EOS 5D digital SLR camera with Tamron 55-200mm 1:4-5.6 lens
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Canon EOS 5D digital SLR camera with Tamron 55-200mm 1:4-5.6 lens |
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| Oct 2024 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 110) Title: A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera Body
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A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera Body, shutter working, display working, appears to function as should, body G, few slight marks, with charger, battery, in |
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| Sep 2024 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 66) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Digital Camera Body
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black, serial number partly worn off, ends in 803322, body G, top LCD is clear, rear LCD slightly marked, with cap, untested, no charger. |
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| Feb 2024 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 429) Title: A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera
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A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera, powers up, shutter working, display working, body G-VG, with EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens, auto focus working. Barrel G-VG, |
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| Nov 2023 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Maritime, Scientific Instruments & Cameras (Lot 3006) Title: Canon EOS 5D camera body, with 'Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 lens, and accessories, together...
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Canon EOS 5D camera body, with 'Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 lens, and accessories, together... |
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| Oct 2023 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 404) Title: A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera Body
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A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera Body, serial no 1731203415, powers up, shutter working, appears to function as should, body G-VG, some paint wear to flash |
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| Feb 2021 | £550 | £550 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Decorative Antiques & Collectors Sale (Lot 237) Title: Canon EOS 5D camera body with Canon 'BG-E6' battery grip, Canon 'Speedlite 580EXII' flash ...
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Canon EOS 5D camera body with Canon 'BG-E6' battery grip, Canon 'Speedlite 580EXII' flash ... |
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| Jan 2019 | £190 | £190 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Photographica Auction Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 10.00 (Lot 158) Title: A Canon 5D DSLR Body
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A Canon 5D DSLR Body, serial no 0930709568, condition G, shutter working, with battery grip BG-E4, charger and a quantity of batteries and maker's box Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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| Jun 2017 | £400 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music & Camera Auction Thursday 8th June 2017 at 10:00 (Lot 520) Title: Canon 5D Camera
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Canon 5D Camera, with batteries, charger and an F4 24-105 L series lens (a lot) Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon EOS 5D worth today?
At UK auction in 2026, a working original EOS 5D body is typically worth between £75 and £120, with most clean examples hammering around £90.
How much does a Canon EOS 5D sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices sit in the £75–£120 range, excluding buyer's premium, with condition and shutter count being the main price drivers.
Is the original Canon EOS 5D still a usable camera?
Yes — it still produces full-frame 12.8-megapixel files and takes any Canon EF lens, though the live view, video and high-ISO performance of later 5D models are absent.
Why is the value of the EOS 5D so low compared to newer 5D models?
The camera is over twenty years old, Canon service support has ended, and the 5D Mark II and later bodies offer higher resolution and video capability for a similar price.