Olympus E-3
The Olympus E-3 is a Four Thirds digital SLR introduced in 2007 as Olympus's professional-tier body, slotting above the consumer E-series and aimed at working photographers who needed a weather-sealed system camera.
With only a single UK auction record to draw on, the available data point shows a hammer price of £110 in January 2026 — a wholesale saleroom result, not a dealer asking price. On that limited evidence the E-3 is currently worth around the low-to-mid £100s today, though one sale is too thin a sample to define a reliable range, and condition, shutter count and bundled lenses will swing what an example actually sells for.
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 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus E-3 DSLR Camera Body – Working – Please Read Description
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The focusing screen is missing. The viewfinder can still be used for composition, but manual focusing and the overall viewfinder experience will be different without the focusing screen. Power lead. Location: Horley, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £45 | £45 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus E-3 Vintage DSLR Digital Camera Body Only Working w/ Original Box
Description:
All settings, including auto-focus, are fully functional. w/ Original Box. Beatrice Rose. West Yorkshire. Binoculars Assorted Makes & Models Pre Loved Untested Lot of 15. May not include all the original accessories / booklets. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £180 | £180 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus E-3 DSLR Camera Body Only Boxed Battery & Charger 8,737 Shots
Description:
All Olympus Zuiko lenses are precision-engineered and designed especially for digital photography to provide edge-to-edge clarity and even brightness across your image. The E-3 is also fully compatible with Olympus Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) lenses that enable auto focusing at ultra-high speed with precise and quiet operation. Location: Halesowen, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £77 | £77 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus E-3 Vintage DSLR Digital Camera Body Only Working w/ Original Box
Description:
All settings, including auto-focus, are fully functional. w/ Original Box. Beatrice Rose. West Yorkshire. Binoculars Assorted Makes & Models Pre Loved Untested Lot of 15. May not include all the original accessories / booklets. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Jan 2026 | £110 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 7) Title: An Olympus E-3 DSLR Camera
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An Olympus E-3 DSLR Camera, shutter working, flash working, menu display working, responsive through settings, self timer working, body G-VG, with |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus E-3 worth in the UK today?
On the limited auction evidence available, an Olympus E-3 body is worth around £110 at hammer, though prices vary with condition and whether lenses are included.
How much does an Olympus E-3 sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction record sells for £110 hammer (January 2026), excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Olympus E-3 a professional camera?
Yes — it was Olympus's flagship Four Thirds DSLR when launched in 2007, with a weather-sealed body aimed at professional users.