Nikon FEA (underwater)
The Nikon FEA (underwater) is a specialised 35mm film SLR built for submerged use, derived from Nikon's manual-focus SLR line. As a purpose-built underwater camera rather than a housing-and-body combination, it occupied a niche position aimed at divers and marine photographers.
Sales data for the FEA (underwater) is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £1,800 from 2016 is the only reference point available, so a current price band cannot be reliably stated for today's market. Because this is a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a dealer asking price, retail value in 2026 may differ, and condition, completeness of seals and accessories will heavily influence what one sells for when an example does surface.
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 2016
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34869) Title: Nikon FEA Action Camera
Description:
very rare special Nikon FE with fixed F2 style action finder for use with a Niko-Mar underwater housing, only 100 of these cameras were manufactured and 50 were delivered with special underwater housing to National Geographic photographers Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30931) Title: Nikon FEA Action Camera
Description:
very rare special Nikon FE with F2 style action finder for use with a Niko-Mar underwater housing, only 100 of these cameras were manufactured and 50 were delivered with special underwater housing to National Geographic photographers, in new condition with papers in maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon FEA (underwater) worth today?
Only one UK auction hammer result is on record — £1,800 in 2016 — so a reliable current value cannot be quoted; a tested, watertight example would likely command a premium when one appears.
How much does a Nikon FEA (underwater) sell for at auction?
The single documented saleroom price is £1,800 hammer, but with so few data points the true market range is not established.
Why is the price so uncertain?
The FEA (underwater) trades rarely, and with just one verified sale the available data is insufficient to define a confident price range.