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Canon A-1 35mm film camera body: what it's worth

Guestimated 2026-11-06
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$64 – $100
Recently sold on eBay: median $80 across 4 sales (checked 2026-11-06)

About it

Maker: Canon · Category: Film Camera · Period: c. 1978-1985

Comparable listings we priced it against

ListingConditionPrice
【Excellent-】Canon A-1 35mm Film SLR Camera Black Body Only #3087554 (sold)$51
Read [Near MINT]CANON A-1 Body SLR Black 35mm Film Camera Body JAPAN #3127189 (sold)$89
Vintage Canon A-1 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera Body, (Camera Only) Untested (sold)$70
[N/MINT] Canon A-1 A1 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only Tested w/ Strap JP #3149782 (sold)$130

Common questions

How much is a Canon A-1 35mm film camera body worth?

About $64 to $100 as of 2026-11-06, based on 4 recent eBay sales with a median of $80.

What has a Canon A-1 35mm film camera body sold for recently?

Recent eBay sales: $51 (【Excellent-】Canon A-1 35mm Film SLR Camera Black Body Only #3087554); $89 (Read [Near MINT]CANON A-1 Body SLR Black 35mm Film Camera Body JAPAN…); $70 (Vintage Canon A-1 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera Body, (Camera Only)…); $130 ([N/MINT] Canon A-1 A1 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only Tested w/ Strap…).

What makes one worth more or less?

Body only vs. with a lens: a working lens can be worth more than the body, so price them as what you actually have. A working light meter and accurate shutter speeds are what serious buyers check first. "Meter works" in a listing adds real money. Lens fungus, haze or separation lowers the price a lot. Look through it at a bright light.

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