Canon Sure Shot A1
Canon sure shot af compact
The Canon Sure Shot A1 typically sells for £89 (median of 12 recorded sales, 2022–2026; fair evidence).
median of 12 sales, 2022–2026
last 3 years: £94 (11 sales)
Middle half of sales: £74–£113
Over time
Every sale since 2022; no trend line.
Latest sales All 12 →
What it is
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Generated summary, 24 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.
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Questions
Is the Canon Sure Shot A1 worth buying as a user camera?
At this price level it is viable as a casual film compact, but only if the seller confirms the LCD, autofocus and flash all work — a non-functional body has minimal resale value.
Facts
- Maker
- Canon
- Type
- Canon sure shot af compact
- Sales in the typical price
- 12
- First sale
- 31 Mar 2022
- Latest sale
- 11 Aug 2026
- Median
- £89
- Middle half
- £74–£113
- Evidence
- Fair
- Method
- v1
Cite this page
“Canon Sure Shot A1: typical sale price £89, the median of 12 recorded sales, 2022–2026, middle half £74–£113 (Fair, method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/c/canon/sure-shot-a1/