Pick a classic film camera and see what it actually sells for on eBay, with shipping, condition and seller rating side by side. Prices are pulled live, so what you see is what sellers are really asking this minute, not a dealer's wishlist.
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Browse the full range of 35mm film cameras on eBay → Prices move fast. See the biggest price drops across every category this week →Light seals and shutters are the weak points. The foam light seals in old film cameras perish over decades and let light leak onto your film, but they are cheap and easy to replace, so do not let perished seals put you off a good body. The shutter matters more: ask the seller to confirm it fires at all speeds and that slow speeds are not sticking, as a shutter repair can cost more than the camera.
Meters, batteries and fungus. Many older cameras need a battery for the light meter, and some use long-discontinued mercury cells, so check what it takes and whether the meter reads accurately. On any lens, hold it to the light and look for fungus (web-like threads), haze or oil on the aperture blades, all of which degrade images and are costly to clean.
Mechanical versus electronic. A fully mechanical camera will work without a battery and is easy to service for decades, which is why classic manual SLRs remain popular. Electronic bodies offer more automation but a failed circuit board usually cannot be fixed. Decide which you want before buying, and confirm the film advance and rewind work smoothly.
Value. Well-kept mechanical SLRs and their standard lenses hold value and can be serviced indefinitely, making a clean used one a lasting buy.
Live eBay listings, the largest source of vintage 35mm film cameras. Pick a model and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time.
It depends on model and condition. A worn-but-working body sells for less than a serviced, mint one with a lens. We show the cheapest alongside the typical (median) price so you can judge.
That the shutter fires at all speeds, the meter responds (often needs a battery), film advance and rewind work, and the light seals are not gummy. Check any lens for fungus or haze. Prefer film-tested listings with real photos.
Sometimes. Many are body-only; others include a 50mm lens that adds value. A body-with-lens at a slightly higher price is often the better buy. We total the price including shipping either way.
The Pentax K1000 and Canon AE-1 are the classic beginner SLRs: simple, reliable and well supported. The Nikon FM2 and Olympus OM-1 are compact all-mechanical favourites. Match the features and lens mount you want against the live used price to find your best value.
A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 30 August 2026 . Tap a price to see that model's cheapest listings on eBay, or tap a model name for the full live list here.
Under each model is the actual listing that price came from, so you can see whether it is the thing you want or a bundle, a variant, or an accessory that happens to share the name.
| Model ↕ | Cheapest now ↕ | vs typical ↕ | vs recent |
|---|---|---|---|
Mamiya 645 Mamiya 645 Camera Body | $237 lowest yet | 43% under | steady |
Pentax K1000 Pentax K1000 Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Kit w/ Lenses, Bag & Kodak Paper | $80 lowest yet | 7% under | ▼ 16% |
Pentax MX Pentax Asahi MX Vintage Camera With Lense Cover | $85 | 6% under | ▼ 6% |
Canon F-1 Canon F-1 Black SLR Film Camera with Lens, Strap, and Case | $285 lowest yet | 6% under | ▼ 8% |
Contax RTS III Contax RTS III Camera Body - Fully Functional, Excellent Condition | $465 lowest yet | 6% under | ▼ 7% |
Pentax Spotmatic F Pentax Honeywell Spotmatic F 35mm SLR Film Camera | $85 lowest yet | 5% under | ▼ 5% |
Olympus OM-1 Olympus OM-1 MD SLR Film Camera Body Chrome OM1 #020 | $95 | 5% under | ▼ 5% |
Leica M6 Leica M6 35mm RangeFinder Camera Body - Black | $2,650 | 5% under | ▼ 5% |
Kiev 4 Kiev 4 A Film Camera Helios 103 1.8/53 Lens Soviet Vintage USSR Tested | $110 lowest yet | 4% under | ▼ 4% |
Minolta X-700 Vintage Minolta X-700 35mm Film Camera w Case | $73 | 3% under | ▼ 3% |
Leica M3 Leica M1 with M3 Rangefinder Conversion *Upgrade* | $1,250 | 3% under | ▼ 3% |
Canon A-1 Canon A-1 SLR Film Camera | $94 | about typical | ▼ 2% |
Nikon FM2 Nikon FM2 FM2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Body READ | $273 | about typical | ▼ 2% |
Nikon FE2 Nikon FE2 35mm Film SLR Camera Body, Black (Camera Made in Japan) | $198 | about typical | steady |
Canon AE-1 Canon AE-1 35mm Film SLR Camera Body Silver Black Vintage Serial 2580712 | $75 | about typical | steady |
Yashica Electro 35 Yashica Electro 35 Rangefinder 35㎜ Film Camera Auto Yashinon 45/1.7 Japan | $80 | about typical | steady |
Fujica ST701 Fujifilm Fujica ST701 AZ-1 King Regula Cita 35mm SLR camera Lot With Lenses | $100 same 24 days | about typical | steady |
Minolta SR-T 101 Minolta SR-T 101 Film Camera and Accessories Leather Bag *see below for detai… | $100 same 24 days | about typical | steady |
Yashica FX-D Quartz Yashica FX-D Quartz 35mm Film SLR Camera w/ ML Zoom 42-75mm & Vintage Bag | $100 same 24 days | about typical | steady |
Olympus OM-2n Olympus OM-2n 35mm SLR Film Camera with Recordata Back 3 OM SYSTEM OM2N *READ* | $130 same 13 days | about typical | steady |
Pentax K2 Choice of Pentax K1000 KM K2 KX in Black or Chrome Manual Camera - Very Good | $238 | about typical | steady |
Pentax LX Excellent+++++ Pentax LX Film Camera Body with Grip for 35mm SLR System Japan | $399 same 12 days | about typical | steady |
Bronica SQ Zenza Bronica SQ Medium Format Film Camera + CDS MF Viewfinder S | $460 same 24 days | about typical | steady |
Contax 139Q Contax 139Q 35mm SLR Film Camera Body - Black | $634 same 24 days | about typical | steady |
Nikon S2 Nikon S2 Rangefinder Nippon Kogaku Tokyo 35mm Film Camera with Leather Case | $875 same 17 days | about typical | steady |
Hasselblad 501c [MINT] Hasselblad 501C Body Only Black – Bottom Rubber Replaced – From Japan | $1,250 same 24 days | about typical | steady |
Hasselblad 501cm Hasselblad 501CM Camera w/ Waist Level Used Fair | $1,500 same 13 days | about typical | steady |
Leica M4-P [Almost MINT] Leica M4-P Black Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera Body From JAPAN | $2,470 same 19 days | about typical | steady |
Pentax 67 Pentax 6x7 Asahi Pentax 67 Medium Format Film Camera Body From Japan JPN JP | $435 | about typical | ▲ 1% |
Hasselblad 500CM Acute Matte Late Model [N Mint] Hasselblad 500C/M 500CM Camera 42165 from Jap… | $1,140 | about typical | ▼ 18% |
Leica M4 Leica M4-2 Black Chrome - Near Mint - Boxed | $1,995 | about typical | steady |
Mamiya RB67 Pro S Mamiya RB67 PRO S Medium Format Film Camera Body | $446 | about typical | ▼ 4% |
Nikon F3 Nikon F3 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only - No Lens Included | $292 | above typical | ▼ 10% |
Olympus Mju II Olympus Stylus Zoom 140 mju II 35mm Point & Shoot Film Camera Tested + Film | $259 | above typical | ▲ 3% |
Rolleiflex 2.8 Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E Planar (BAY III) Medium Format TLR Camera (Jt Model) | $780 | above typical | steady |
Olympus OM-2 Fully Works! **Exc+5** Olympus OM-2 Black + G.Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4 From Ja… | $145 | above typical | ▲ 9% |
Nikon FE Read [US Duty Paid] Nikon FE black SLR Film Camera AI 36-72mm f3.5 JAPAN #L436 | $150 | above typical | ▲ 11% |
Mamiya RZ67 Mamiya RZ67 6X7 medium format camera w/ W 110mm F2.8 + 180mm + lenses + AE Pr… | $700 | above typical | ▼ 47% |
Canon EOS-3 Canon EOS-3 35mm SLR Film Camera Body PB-E2 Power Grip + NC-E2 Charger | $699 | – | new |