Nikon MD-4
The Nikon MD-4 is a motor drive accessory that attaches to the base of a Nikon 35mm SLR body to provide automated film advance and rewind. It was made for the professional Nikon F3 system during that camera's production era.
Pricing data for the MD-4 at UK saleroom level is very thin: only one verified hammer result is on record, a March 2023 sale at £50, and that remains the sole datapoint as of today in 2026. With a single auction-hammer figure rather than a range, anyone asking what a Nikon MD-4 is worth should treat £50 as indicative for a working but unremarkable example, with cleaner, fully-tested units likely to sell for more and corroded or untested drives for less. Completeness — battery tray, body-side coupling, and original markings — is the main factor that moves the price an MD-4 sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 80 | £60 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Nikon MD-4 Motor Drive for F3,F3HP MD4 #016
Description:
This item is rated inGood condition. This item is in good condition and has been fully tested as operational. It shows moderate wear consistent with its age. Glass may have slight imperfections that do not affect picture quality. Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 216 | £162 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Near MINT] Nikon MD-4 MK-1 Motor Drive Firing Rate Converter for F3 From JAPAN
Description:
By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. It works properly. Total Condition;. Serial Number;. tiny scuffs from normal use. Location: amagasakishi, HYOGO, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 96 | £72 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [TOP MINT] Nikon MD-4 Motor Drive Winder For F3 T Titan Film Camera JAPAN
Description:
It works properly. I send a product byDHL. Appearance is beautiful. Appearance;. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Poor appearance. Pre-owned, heavy signs of use. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: KAMAKURA, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 57 | £43 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [ Near MINT+ ] Nikon MD-4 Motor Drive for Nikon F3 Series from Japan
Description:
Serial Number;. It works properly. It shows minimal signs of use. Location: MITAKA, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 96 | £72 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Tested [ Near MINT ] Nikon MD-4 Motor Drive for F3 F3HP P T Camera From JAPAN
Description:
It works properly. I send a product byDHL. tiny scuffs from normal use. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Functional;. It shows signs of use. Location: OSAKA, OSAKA, Japan |
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| Mar 2023 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 78) Title: A Nikon MD-4 Motor Drive
Description:
black, serial no. 152385, untested |
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Frequently asked questions
What camera does the Nikon MD-4 fit?
The MD-4 is the motor drive for the Nikon F3 system, attaching to the base of the F3 body for automated film advance and rewind.
What is a Nikon MD-4 worth at UK auction?
On the limited data available, an MD-4 has fetched £50 at UK auction hammer for a working example, though with only one recorded sale the broader price band cannot be reliably stated.
How much does a Nikon MD-4 sell for today?
The single verified UK hammer result on file is £50, so that figure is the best available reference point for current value, with condition and completeness pushing individual results above or below it.
What should I check before buying an MD-4?
Inspect the battery contacts for corrosion, test the gear action and rewind function on an F3 body, and confirm the coupling and cosmetic parts are intact.