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Nikon Nikkormat EL

The Nikkormat EL is a 35mm SLR introduced by Nikon in the early 1970s as part of the Nikkormat line, which sat below the professional Nikon F-series and offered Nikon F-mount compatibility to amateur and enthusiast buyers. It was notable at launch for being Nikon's first SLR with electronically-timed aperture-priority automatic exposure.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Nikkormat EL have ranged from about £50 to £130, with the small sample pointing to a mid-range value around £88 as of today. Because the EL relies on its electronic shutter, condition and working electronics heavily influence what a body sells for at saleroom level, and tidy, functional examples sit at the top of that range while untested bodies fetch less.

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.

Date Price Source
Mar 2025 £126 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2024 £50 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2024 £110 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2022 £69 Flints Auctions