Mamiya DSX
The Mamiya DSX 1000 is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Mamiya. It sits within the brand's 35mm SLR line, a segment in which Mamiya was a comparatively minor player alongside its better-known medium-format work.
Auction data for the DSX 1000 is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result on file shows the camera selling for £32 in 2019, well below the value of Mamiya's medium-format bodies. With only one verified data point, today's price for a working example is best treated as broadly in line with other budget 1970s 35mm SLRs rather than a firm figure, and condition, working shutter and a clean viewfinder will determine what any given body sells for at auction.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 1000B | — | — | 1 | £84 – £84 |
| 500 | — | — | 1 | £5 – £5 |
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 84 | 🇺🇸 ebay | 1000B | |
Title: Vintage Mamiya DSX 1000B 35mm SLR Film Camera with 28mm f/2.8 SX Lens
Description:
Mamiya DSX 1000B. The leatherette covering is intact and secure. The viewfinder is clear and free of major obstructions. No battery corrosion present. Includes original neck strap. 28mm f/2.8 Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX Lens. Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | £5 | 🇬🇧 ebay | 500 | |
Title: Mamiya DSX 500 35mm SLR Camera body. Partly working.
Description:
Undamaged example, which has a slow-speed shutter fault. This model has averaging and spot metering. Speeds from 1/500 - 1/15 apprar to be OK. From 1/8 - 1 sec. the shutter hangs open. Battery compartment is clean and the meter works, changing with different light and ISO (dial) settings. Location: Waterlooville, United Kingdom |
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| Feb 2019 | £32 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 373) Title: Vidor portable radio, Kodak six-20 folding Brownie camera, Zorki camera and a Mamiya DSX 1000 SLR
Description:
Vidor portable radio, Kodak six-20 folding Brownie camera, Zorki camera and a Mamiya DSX 1000 SLR |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mamiya DSX 1000 worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £32, so the DSX 1000's value sits at the budget end of the 35mm SLR market rather than at collector levels.
How much does a Mamiya DSX 1000 sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction sale on record fetched £32 at hammer, which gives a rough guide but is not enough data to quote a reliable price range.
Is the Mamiya DSX 1000 a collectible camera?
It is a usable 35mm SLR rather than a sought-after collector piece, and the low recorded price reflects that positioning.