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Canon F-1N

The Canon F-1N is a 35mm professional SLR introduced in 1981 as the updated ("New F-1") version of Canon's flagship manual-focus system camera. It uses the Canon FD lens mount and was positioned as the top-tier body for working professionals, sitting above the A-series in Canon's lineup.

At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the F-1N body have ranged from around £190 to £500, with limited sample size making a single median figure unreliable. Today the camera's value at saleroom level is strongly tied to cosmetic condition, meter accuracy and whether finders or motor drives are included, so clean, fully-working bodies tend to sell for more than stripped examples.

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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: March 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £188 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 £438 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £200 Special Auction Services
Jul 2023 £150 David Duggleby
Jan 2023 £212 Flints Auctions
Oct 2019 £312 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 500 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon F-1N worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the F-1N body between roughly £190 and £500, with the price a clean working example sells for depending heavily on cosmetic condition and whether accessories are included.

How much does a Canon F-1N sell for at auction?

Individual hammer prices in the UK have ranged from about £188 for a basic body to around £500 for better-equipped examples, excluding buyer's premium.

Is the Canon F-1N (New F-1) a good value used camera?

For FD-system users it offers professional-grade build at a mid-three-figure price, though value depends on shutter and meter health — a serviced body is usually worth the extra outlay over a cheaper untested one.

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