Nikon Nikkormat FT3
The Nikkormat FT3 is a 35mm mechanical SLR introduced by Nikon in 1977 as the final model in the Nikkormat line. It was positioned as a robust, mid-tier body sitting below the professional F2, and it was the only Nikkormat compatible with Nikon's then-new AI (Automatic Indexing) lens coupling.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Nikkormat FT3 have clustered in the £60–£110 range, with a median around £88 based on 2023–2025 saleroom results. Because these are wholesale-level hammer figures rather than dealer retail, a clean, fully-working body in 2026 is typically worth noticeably less than a tidied-up example sells for in a shop today. Condition drives the value sharply: scruffy bodies with sticky shutters fetch the lower end, while cosmetically clean, accurate examples push toward and occasionally above £100.
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: June 2026
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| Jun 2026 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 99) Title: A Nikon Nikkormat FT3 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 6128763, body G-CG, shutter works, meter responds to light, with body cap. |
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| Nov 2025 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 175) Title: A Nikon Nikkormat FT3 SLR Camera Body
Description:
A Nikon Nikkormat FT3 SLR Camera Body, chrome, serial no FT3 6090044, shutter working, meter working, self timer working, body VG-E, with base plate |
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| Jan 2025 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 53) Title: A Nikkormat FT3 35mm Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 6112484, body G, shutter works, but a bit slow a 1 second, meter needle moves,with body cap. |
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| Mar 2023 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 64) Title: A Selection of Three Nikon SLR 35mm Cameras
Description:
comprising a black Nikon Nikkormat FT3 camera, serial no.6106717, with a Tamron BBAR MC f/2.5 28mm N/AI Adaptall 2 mount lens, shutter working, a |
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| May 2005 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25096) Title: Nikon Nikkormat FT3 black
Description:
quite rare in black paint version, good condition, also included: right angle finder in maker's box (condition A) Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 229 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23091) Title: Nikon Nikkormat FT 3
Description:
Schwarzes FT 3 Gehäuse in sehr gutem Zustand Estimate: EUR 61,435,990 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon Nikkormat FT3 worth today?
In 2026, a working Nikkormat FT3 is worth roughly £60 to £110 at UK auction hammer, with typical examples selling for around £88.
How much does a Nikkormat FT3 sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the FT3 sells for between £60 and £106, with price mainly determined by meter accuracy and cosmetic condition.
Why is the FT3 valued differently from other Nikkormats?
The FT3 is the only Nikkormat with AI lens coupling, which makes it more useful alongside later AI and AI-S Nikkor lenses and supports its price relative to earlier FT and FTn bodies.
Is the Nikkormat FT3 a good buyer's value in the current market?
Yes — at a median hammer price near £88 it remains one of the cheaper ways into a mechanical Nikon body with AI metering, provided the meter and shutter check out.