Ricoh GR-1
The Ricoh GR-1 is a 35mm compact film camera with a fixed wide-angle lens, introduced in the mid-1990s and aimed at enthusiasts who wanted pocketable, high-quality optics in a metal-bodied point-and-shoot.
Sales data for the GR-1 in the UK auction market is extremely thin: a single recorded hammer result of £299 (a Christie's sale in 1998) is the only reference point in our dataset, so a reliable current value range cannot be quoted today. Buyers researching what a GR-1 is worth in 2026 should treat that figure as historical context only and cross-check against current dealer listings before bidding.
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: March 2026
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| Mar 2026 | £262 | £210 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 141) Title: A Ricoh GR1 Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, powers up, shoots, flash works. |
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| Jul 2025 | £325 | £260 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 50) Title: A Ricoh GR1 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
grey, body VG, powers up, takes a shot, flash works, with soft case. |
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| Oct 2024 | £220 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 152) Title: A Ricoh GR1 Date Compact Camera
Description:
A Ricoh GR1 Date Compact Camera, black, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, top LCD panel not fully working, date LCD panel functions, |
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| Jul 2023 | £125 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science (Lot 109) Title: A Ricoh GR1 Compact Camera
Description:
silver, serial no. KA104220, with Ricoh GR f/2.8 28mm lens, body, VG, powers up but the top screen is not functioning, lens, G, some light fungus, |
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| Apr 2023 | £250 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 135) Title: A Ricoh GR1 Compact Camera
Description:
black, serial no. JW109154, body, VG, powers up and appears to work, lens, VG |
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| Oct 1998 | £299 | £260 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 202) Title: Ricoh GR1 no. KA100475
Description:
Ricoh GR1 no. KA100475 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Ricoh GR-1 sell for?
The only verified UK auction record in our dataset is a £299 hammer price from 1998; with just one data point we cannot give a reliable current price range.
What is a Ricoh GR-1 worth today?
There is insufficient recent UK auction data to state a current value with confidence — buyers should compare live dealer prices and recent completed sales before relying on a figure.
Is the Ricoh GR-1 a film camera?
Yes, it is a 35mm film compact from the mid-1990s, not a digital camera.