Canon F-1 Olympics 'Lake Placid'
The Canon F-1 'Lake Placid' is a commemorative variant of the Canon F-1 35mm SLR, produced to mark the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. It uses the Canon FD manual-focus lens mount and was sold as a limited collector edition rather than a mainstream production camera.
Sales data for the 'Lake Placid' F-1 is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £1,700 in 2012 is the only verified data point we hold, so a meaningful current price range cannot be established for today's market. Buyers should treat that figure as wholesale (saleroom-level, before commission) and indicative only — what a clean, complete example sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on box, papers and condition, and recent comparable sales should be sought before committing.
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: November 2012
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14817) Title: Canon F-1 Lake Placid
Description:
black edition body, mint with Motor Drive MF no.40349 and fast Canon Lens 1.2/50mm S.S.C. no.85695 Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 1,700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14217) Title: Canon F-1 Lake Placid
Description:
black edition body, new with cap, flash coupler F, instructions and maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11361) Title: Canon F-1 Lake Placid 1980
Description:
black edition body - new with cap, strap and maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17463) Title: Canon F-1 'Lake Placid'
Description:
near mint special edition body with FD 1.4/50mm no.1435045, flash coupler and Motor Drive MF no.40349 and grip MF Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24980) Title: Canon F-1 'Olympic Lake Placid 1980'
Description:
The official 35mm Camera of the Olympic Winter Games 1980 with Canon FD 1.8/50mm no.8024166 'Olympic Winter Games 1980', 100% new and unused with all boxes and papers Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon F-1 'Lake Placid' worth today?
The only verified UK auction record we hold is a £1,700 hammer price from 2012, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted without further comparable sales.
How much does a Canon F-1 'Lake Placid' sell for at auction?
On the single data point available it sold for £1,700 at UK auction, but with so few results the price for any individual example will depend on condition and completeness.
Why is the 'Lake Placid' F-1 more valuable than a standard F-1?
It was issued as a limited commemorative edition tied to the 1980 Winter Olympics, so its value is driven by collector demand for the badging and presentation rather than by specification differences.