Nikon F4s 'NASA'
The Nikon F4s 'NASA' is a 35mm film SLR derived from the professional Nikon F4 system, modified for use by NASA. It is a specialist variant of an autofocus-era professional body, with collector interest tied to its space-programme provenance rather than general market use.
Auction data for the F4s 'NASA' is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from November 2012 sold for £3,600, which is the only price point available as of today. With just one wholesale saleroom data point, that figure is the best available reference for what the camera sells for, but it should not be read as a reliable median or range — provenance documentation and condition would heavily influence value on any future sale.
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
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 3,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14371) Title: Nikon F4s "NASA" Still Picture with Electrophysics Astro Scope Night Vision Module
Description:
original camera used by NASA, serial no.2466135 with data back (display cracked), NASA inventory stickers with typical NASA numbers 'P/N SED33104056-302' and '2002', with night vision adapter 'Nikon Camera Image Intensifier' no.15765 with NASA property and inventory stickers with typical NASA numbers 'SED33107778-305 S/N 1007 w/CIU' and 'SED33107778-705 S/N 1007 w/oCIU' (and NASA tag) with matching Nikon AF Nikkor 2.8/28mm with NASA numbers 'P/N SED33104058-301' and 'S/N 1013' (with flight records, flown on STS-66 and STS-77, caps) Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 8,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F4s 'NASA' worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £3,600 from November 2012; with a single sale on file, that is the sole reference point for its value rather than a confirmed market price.
How much does a Nikon F4s 'NASA' sell for at auction?
On the one occasion we have on record it sold for £3,600 at UK auction, but provenance and condition would drive any future result and a single data point cannot establish a reliable price range.
Why does the 'NASA' variant command a premium over a standard F4s?
Collector value is tied to documented use in the NASA space programme; without that documentation, the body is effectively a standard F4s and would not justify the same price.