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Yashica Rapide

The Yashica Rapide is a half-frame 35mm camera produced by Japanese maker Yashica, recording vertical 18×24mm frames on standard 35mm film. Its upright, slim body shape distinguishes it from conventional horizontal 35mm compacts of the period.

Sales data for the Yashica Rapide is thin: a single tracked UK auction result hammered at £81 in October 2022, which sets the only firm reference point for what one is worth at saleroom level today. With just one wholesale data point, buyers should treat this as indicative rather than a reliable median, and condition will move the price meaningfully in either direction.

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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: June 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £138 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £65 Harper Field Auctions
Aug 2023 £119 Flints Auctions
Oct 2022 £81 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Yashica Rapide worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Yashica Rapide sells for around £81 at hammer, though with only one tracked sale this price should be treated as a rough guide rather than an established market value.

How much does a Yashica Rapide sell for at auction?

The one verified UK auction hammer result on file is £81 from 2022; clean, fully working examples could command more, while non-functional bodies typically fetch less.

Is the Yashica Rapide a half-frame camera?

Yes, the Rapide is a 35mm half-frame camera, exposing vertical 18×24mm frames and effectively doubling the number of shots per roll compared with a full-frame 35mm camera.

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