Chinon CE-3 Memotron
The Chinon CE-3 Memotron is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera produced by the Japanese maker Chinon. It was positioned as an enthusiast-level SLR offering aperture-priority automatic exposure when it was on sale.
Sales data for the CE-3 Memotron is very thin: a single UK auction-hammer result from January 2026 saw one sell for £15, which gives only a wholesale-saleroom data point rather than a reliable retail value. With just one record on file in 2026, what a CE-3 Memotron is worth today is best treated as indicative, and prices can swing materially with cosmetic condition and whether a working lens is included.
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 | £15 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 442) Title: A Chinon CE-3 Memotron SLR Camera
Description:
A Chinon CE-3 Memotron SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, with Chinon 55mm f/1.7 & |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Chinon CE-3 Memotron worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a CE-3 Memotron sold for £15 at UK auction in early 2026; with only one hammer result on record, that figure is indicative rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Chinon CE-3 Memotron sell for at auction?
The one verified UK auction sale we have logged sells for £15 hammer, excluding buyer's premium, which places it at the budget end of vintage 35mm SLRs.
Is the Chinon CE-3 Memotron a collectible camera?
It is a user-grade 35mm SLR rather than a sought-after collector's piece, so its value tends to track condition and working order rather than rarity.