Nikon NIKONOS III
Underwater camera (1975)
Sales History
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Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | £30 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 289) Title: A Nikon Nikonos III Camera Body
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A Nikon Nikonos III Camera Body, serial no 3139623, shutter working, body G-VG, with manual, remove lens warning label, in matching serial number |
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| Jul 2026 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Nikon Nikonos III 35mm Underwater Camera Nikkor 35mm f/2.5 Lens * Fully Working
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Lens Mount: Nikonos spring-loaded bayonet mount. Nikkor 35mm f/2.5 Lens. The lens is optically clean and clear with smooth focusing. Complete with strap. The shutter is perfect across all speeds. All switches, dials and buttons are perfect. Location: Devon, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £141 | £141 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Nikon Nikonos iii 35mm Film Camera Under Water 35mm F/2.5 Lens
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The Nikon Nikonos III 35mm Film Camera is a high-quality underwater camera designed for capturing stunning images in 35mm format. With a water-resistant body and a 35mm f/2.5 lens, this camera is perfect for shooting underwater adventures and aquatic wildlife. The manual focus feature and sturdy construction make it a reliable choice for photographers looking to explore the underwater world. This custom bundle includes a front lens cap and a strap, making it a convenient and complete package for any Nikon Nikonos enthusiast. some age related marks on the camera body and dent on face of metal on lens- see photos Location: Abergavenny, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £69 | £69 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Nikon Nikonos iii 35mm Film Camera Under Water35mm F/2.5 Lens,Manual&accessories
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Nikonos grease / seal maintenance accessories, as pictured. W-Nikkor 35mm f/2.5 lens. Ideal for collectors, display, film photography, or restoration/use after servicing. Instruction manual. Sold as seen. Location: Newton-le-Willows, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Nikon Nikonos-III 35mm Underwater Film Camera
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Camera tested with a roll of film for functionality but not water pressure tested . Please bear in mind that if you are planning to take this under water this camera is not water pressure tested . 1. Camera wind and shoots and all shutter speeds sounds ok. 2. Frame counter and film transport is ok . 3 . 2 O rings are present , one in the lens mount and the other in the film loading module . 4. 35mm f2.5 works as it should . 5. This camera does not have a view finder . You will have to get a 35mm hot view finder to compose images . Please note that this camera does not have a view finder + the camera is not water pressure tested . Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £190 | £190 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: 【N MINT】Nikon Nikonos iii Underwater Film Camera 35mm f/2.5 Lens
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■ Condition . Location: Hyogo, Japan |
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| Mar 2026 | £139 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 294)
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Serial No: B4103060 Body: VG Shutter: working Lens: Nikon 35mm f/2.5 W Nikkor Nikonos Lens (L442737) Optics: VG Notes: camera comes together with ... read more |
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| Feb 2025 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 16) Title: A Nikon Nikonos 35mm Camera
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Nikonos first model, black, serial number 900377, body G, shutter works, advance works, controls work. |
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| Jan 2023 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 121) Title: A Nikon Nikonos III 35mm Underwater Viewfinder Camera
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black, body G-VG, shutter working, with Nikkor f/4 80mm lens, body VG-E, optics VG-E, in maker's box, together with a Underwater Viewfinder for 35mm (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2022 | £30 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 402) Title: Nikon Nikonos III underwater 35mm camera with 35mm 1:2.5 lens
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Nikon Nikonos III underwater 35mm camera with 35mm 1:2.5 lens |
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| Jan 2022 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 102) Title: A Nikonos-III 35mm Underwater Viewfinder Camera Outfit
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black, body G, quite difficult to open film chamber, shutter working, with Nikkor 35mm f/2.5 lens, optics G, some slight haze and dust present, also (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2006 | £108 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment including the Property of a Photographer (Lot 115) Title: Nikonos III no. 3185397
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Nikonos III no. 3185397 Estimate: £80 - £100 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 165 | £113 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25050) Title: Nikon Nikonos III
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body in very good condition with strap, instructions, manual Estimate: EUR 180 - EUR 220 |
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| Apr 2003 | £94 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 136) Title: Nikonos III no. 3130984
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Nikonos III no. 3130984 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Apr 2003 | £94 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 135) Title: Nikonos III no. 3105704
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Nikonos III no. 3105704 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Jun 2001 | £152 | £129 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 83) Title: Nikonos III no. 3157227
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Nikonos III no. 3157227 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Oct 1999 | £184 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 150) Title: Nikonos III no. 3157851
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Nikonos III no. 3157851 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Feb 1999 | £172 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 139) Title: Nikonos III no. 3109854
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Nikonos III no. 3109854 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Nov -0001 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 363) Title: A Nikon Nikkonos III Underwater Camera
Description:
A Nikon Nikkonos III Underwater Camera, serial no 3182382, shutter working, body G, light wear, with Nikkor 55mm f/2.5 lens, elements G-VG |
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