Ricoh GR-1s
The Ricoh GR-1s is a 35mm compact film camera with a fixed wide-angle lens, part of Ricoh's GR line of pocketable point-and-shoot cameras introduced in the 1990s. It was positioned as a high-end compact aimed at enthusiasts who wanted a small body capable of producing serious results.
Sales data for the GR-1s is thin, but a verified UK auction hammer result from January 2025 shows a clean example selling for £475 — a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a dealer asking price. With only one recent record on file, the price a GR-1s sells for today can vary considerably, and condition, working electronics and a clean lens have a heavy influence on value.
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £125 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 275) Title: A Ricoh GR1s 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
grey, powers up, fires, advance makes a whirring noise, not further tested. |
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| Jun 2026 | £275 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 142) Title: A Ricoh GR1s 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G, powers up, lens extends, LCD shows info but is very dim, advance motor is noisy. Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this lot for UK |
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| Jan 2025 | £475 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 102) Title: A Ricoh GR1s Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
grey, serial number JW146108, body VG, with batteries inserted shutter works, flash works, metering responds to light levels, with clip-on, in |
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| Apr 2023 | £275 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 134) Title: A Ricoh GR1s Compact Film Camera
Description:
black, serial no. JW149882, with GR f/2.8 28mm lens, body, F, powers up and appears to work, lens, VG, in maker's soft case |
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| Nov 2018 | £300 | £250 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1125) Title: A Ricoh GR1s Compact Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 128289, with GR f/2.8 28mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, one tiny internal dust speck, in maker's case |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Ricoh GR-1s worth today?
Based on UK auction evidence, a GR-1s in working condition has recently been worth around £475 at hammer, though with limited sales data the price a specific example sells for can vary.
How much does a Ricoh GR-1s sell for at UK auction?
The most recent recorded UK auction hammer price for a GR-1s is £475 from January 2025; this is a wholesale saleroom result and excludes buyer's commission.
What affects the value of a Ricoh GR-1s?
Cosmetic condition, fully functional electronics and shutter, a clean lens free of haze or fungus, and the presence of original accessories all influence the price a GR-1s achieves.