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Nikon Nikonos RS (prototype)

The Nikonos RS was Nikon's underwater autofocus SLR using interchangeable bayonet lenses designed for amphibious use. A prototype example refers to a pre-production unit predating the standard catalogued release.

Pricing reference for the prototype is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom result from 2013 fetched £1,200 at hammer (wholesale, excluding commission), and no further auction sales are on file to establish a current range or median in 2026. With only one data point, what a Nikonos RS prototype is worth today, or sells for, cannot be reliably stated without fresh comparable results.

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
May 2013 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction