Nikon F3 HP '20 Years'
The Nikon F3 HP '20 Years' is a commemorative 35mm SLR variant of the Nikon F3 HP, marking 20 years of the F-series professional line. It is a film camera aimed at collectors of late-20th-century Japanese professional bodies, and trades on its limited commemorative status rather than any change in core handling.
Auction data for this commemorative variant is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom result from 2013 hammered at £1,300, which gives an indicative value but not a reliable current range. Because this was an auction-hammer result (wholesale, excluding commission), retail asking prices today in 2026 are typically higher, and what the camera sells for at auction depends heavily on the presence of original box, papers and unworn finish.
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
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2013 | EUR 1,300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10655) Title: Nikon F3 HP '20 Years Edition'
Description:
limited edition in new condition with maker's box and papers, one of the last ones made Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F3 HP '20 Years' worth today?
Based on the single recorded UK auction sale, one example hammered at £1,300, but with only one data point a precise current value cannot be stated with confidence.
How much does a Nikon F3 HP '20 Years' sell for at auction?
The only verified UK hammer price on file is £1,300 from 2013; condition, completeness of box and papers, and bidder interest on the day will materially change the price a given example sells for.
Why is the price higher than a standard F3 HP?
The '20 Years' is a commemorative limited variant produced to mark two decades of the F-series, so its value reflects collector demand for the commemorative status rather than any difference in photographic performance.