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eBay item 300337012617:

"Canon RC-701 Digital Camera Body Worlds 1st SLR ! - Still Video Camera ....This is very difficult to Find. Appears in Mint Condition as if it were hardly used. No Lens or Battery. Serial Number # 100000099.

Very Rare and perhaps the 99th made ever. Not may were produced and this was aquired through a US Govt Nasa Facility. They could afford them at the time ! Includes the Origional strap and sold as Shown as is. Very unique fine early production Canon SLR and the first of its kind released. The pictures in this listing are not great however I can assure you the condition is mint."

Price: $1995 (or make offer)

Jarle

Someone made an offer, and got it for $500 - $1500 (!) off the original list price.

Jarle

Another one sold for $1009 - 13 bids. eBay item 160407862771.

Canon rc 701 camera and access.

Canon rc 701 digital disc camera---- with 50mm f1.2 and 75-200 f4.5 FD lenses,three batteries, charger,case and instructions(reprint)---from 1986 this was Canon's first digital camera.Pictures were loaded onto a disc and transferred to TV.These cameras were used extensively for TV, sports and newspapers. I do not know too much more about this camera.Camera and lenses are in very good condition.I am charging batteries to see if it powers up--will relay info later sold as is

On Feb-25-10 at 15:02:55 PST, seller added the following information:
no discs--for parts or repair only , thanks

On Feb-26-10 at 16:18:37 PST, seller added the following information:
it does power up

Jarle