Canon F-1 'U.S. NAVY'
The Canon F-1 'U.S. NAVY' is a service-marked variant of the Canon F-1, a 35mm professional SLR using the Canon FD lens mount. The standard F-1 line was introduced in 1971 as Canon's flagship system camera; the 'U.S. NAVY' designation refers to examples issued to or marked for U.S. Navy service use.
Auction data for this specific service-marked variant is extremely thin, with only a single recorded hammer result of £700 at UK auction in 2012. Because that figure reflects one wholesale saleroom result from over a decade ago, it is not a reliable guide to what a 'U.S. NAVY' F-1 would sell for today, and condition, completeness of markings, and provenance documentation drive value far more than the base F-1 price. Buyers researching what a Canon F-1 'U.S. NAVY' is worth should treat the available figure as indicative only.
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: May 2013
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| May 2013 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_14857) Title: Canon F-1 New U.S. NAVY
Description:
rare Canon F-1, engraved 'U.S. NAVY', with eyelevel finder FN and Canon Lens 2.8/35mm no.143695 engraved 'U.S. NAVY', cap Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14219) Title: Canon F-1 New U.S. NAVY
Description:
rare Canon F-1, engraved 'U.S. NAVY', with eyelevel finder FN and Canon Lens 2.8/35mm no.143695 engraved 'U.S. NAVY', cap Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon F-1 'U.S. NAVY' worth?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer price of £700 in 2012, so any current value estimate carries significant uncertainty and depends heavily on verified provenance.
How much does a Canon F-1 'U.S. NAVY' sell for compared to a standard F-1?
Service-marked examples typically command a premium over a plain F-1 when the markings are authenticated, but with only one recorded sale at £700 the exact premium for this variant cannot be reliably quantified.
Is the price of a Canon F-1 'U.S. NAVY' driven by the camera or the markings?
Value is driven primarily by the authenticity and condition of the 'U.S. NAVY' markings and any supporting provenance, since the underlying F-1 body is a well-documented FD-mount SLR available in far greater numbers without service marks.