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 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.
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| Jan 2026 | £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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| Jan 2026 | £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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| Aug 2025 | £62 | 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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| Aug 2025 | £56 | 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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| Mar 2025 | £94 | 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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| Oct 2024 | £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 | 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 | 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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| Feb 2024 | £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 | 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 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 404) Title: A Canon EOS 5D DSLR Camera Body
Description:
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 | 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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