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.
Live from eBayLight 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 7 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 | This week |
|---|---|---|---|
Canon AE-1 Canon AE-1 SLR Film Camera Body Chrome AE1 *Read #634 | $80 | about typical | ▲ 12% |
Pentax K1000 Pentax K1000 SE 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only Tested Working No Lens | $85 | about typical | ▼ 11% |
Olympus OM-1 Olympus OM-1 35mm Film SLR Camera Silver Body Only From JAPAN | $100 | about typical | ▲ 2% |
Canon A-1 Canon A-1 SLR Film Camera | $98 | above typical | ▲ 3% |
Nikon FM2 Nikon FM2 3.5 Mm SLR Film Camera Panamax 28-80mm F3.5-4.5 Macro | $275 | above typical | ▲ 95% |
Minolta X-700 Black Minolta X-700 MPS 35mm Film SLR Camera Body Only - Tested Works | $80 | above typical | ▲ 12% |
Pentax MX Asahi Pentax MX 35mm Film SLR Camera Body, Chrome (Made in Japan) | $80 | – | steady |
Yashica Electro 35 [Exc+3] Yashica Electro 35 GS F1.7 45mm Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN | $80 | – | steady |
Pentax Spotmatic F PENTAX Spotmatic 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 & Case | $85 | – | steady |
Kiev 4 Jupiter-11 135mm f/4 Kiev/Contax Mount Soviet Telephoto Lens – Fair Condition | $89 | – | steady |
Yashica FX-D Quartz Yashica FX-D Quartz 35mm Film SLR Camera w/ ML Zoom 42-75mm & Vintage Bag | $100 | – | steady |
Minolta SR-T 101 Minolta SR-T 101 Film Camera and Accessories Leather Bag *see below for detai… | $100 | – | steady |
Fujica ST701 Fujica ST701 35mm SLR Film Camera, Silver, with Lens + Extra Lens | $100 | – | steady |
Olympus OM-2n 【READ EXC3】Olympus OM-2N SLR Film Camera Body Black OM2N #6563 | $126 | – | steady |
Olympus OM-2 Meter Works! [Almost MINT] Olympus OM-2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera From JAPAN | $134 | – | steady |
Nikon FE Nikon FE SLR Film Camera Body Chrome #562 | $135 | – | ▼ 3% |
Nikon FE2 Nikon FE2 Film SLR Camera Body | $218 | – | steady |
Pentax K2 Choice of Pentax K1000 KM K2 KX in Black or Chrome Manual Camera - Very Good | $238 | – | steady |
Olympus Mju II Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe mju II 170 VF 35mm Film Camera Tested | $250 | – | steady |
Nikon F3 Nikon F3 Eyelevel #1422056 SLR 35mm Film Camera Body Black Manual From JAPAN | $285 | – | steady |
Canon F-1 Canon F-1 F1 Professional 35mm SLR Film Camera Body with Strap TESTED V27 | $294 | – | steady |
Pentax LX PENTAX LX FB-1 System Finder Base, FC-1 Action Eyepiece, FD-1 45* Mag. Eyepie… | $363 | – | steady |
Mamiya 645 Mamiya 645 PRO Medium Format Film Camera Body [EXC+5] From Japan | $399 | – | steady |
Pentax 67 [Near MINT] Pentax 6x7 67 Eye Level Finder Film Camera Medium from Japan #614… | $420 | – | steady |
Mamiya RZ67 Mamiya RZ67 Pro Medium Format Camera Body RZ-67, VERY GOOD COND!!! | $425 | – | steady |
Mamiya RB67 Pro S Mamiya RB67 PRO S Medium Format Film Camera Body | $432 | – | steady |
Bronica SQ Zenza Bronica SQ Medium Format Film Camera + CDS MF Viewfinder S | $460 | – | steady |
Contax RTS III Contax RTS III Camera Body - Functional, Excellent Condition | $479 | – | steady |
Canon EOS-3 Canon EOS Rebel T7I + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Black | $519 | – | ▲ 40% |
Contax 139Q Contax 139Q 35mm SLR Film Camera Body - Black | $634 | – | steady |
Rolleiflex 2.8 Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E Planar (BAY III) Medium Format TLR Camera (Jt Model) | $780 | – | steady |
Nikon S2 Nikon S2 Camera Body Nikkor-S 50mm f/1.4 Black Dial Good Condition | $866 | – | steady |
Hasselblad 500CM [NEAR MINT] Hasselblad 500C/M 500CM Medium Format Camera Body black from JAPAN | $1,090 | – | steady |
Leica M4 Original Leica M4 MOT Black Paint Top Cover | $1,142 | – | ▼ 33% |
Hasselblad 501cm [Top MINT] Hasselblad PME45 Prism Meter View Finder 500CM 503CW 501CM From JA… | $1,180 | – | steady |
Hasselblad 501c [MINT] Hasselblad 501C Body Only Black – Bottom Rubber Replaced – From Japan | $1,250 | – | steady |
Leica M3 Leica M3 DS Double Stroke Rangefinder Camera *Early Serial, Needs Service #573 | $1,299 | – | steady |
Leica M4-P Mint! Leica M4-P 1913-1983 70th Anniversary (C439) Body S#: 1619xxx in Wood B… | $2,546 | – | steady |
Leica M6 Leitz Leica M6 Chrome 10414 #2235604 | $2,830 | – | steady |