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Nikon S3 Limited Edition 2000 (Millennium)

The Nikon S3 Limited Edition 2000, often called the S3 Millennium, is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced as a commemorative reissue of Nikon's original S3 from the late 1950s. It was sold as a low-volume collector's item to mark the year 2000 and uses the Nikon S bayonet rangefinder mount.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the S3 Millennium have sat in the £1,200–£1,400 range, with a median around £1,300 based on the limited sales record available today. As a low-production commemorative, value is closely tied to completeness: examples that retain the original box, paperwork and presentation packaging tend to sell for more than bare bodies, and condition of the chrome and rangefinder patch has a strong influence on what a clean example is worth.

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 2019

Date Price Source
Jun 2019 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nikon S3 Millennium worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results have placed the S3 Limited Edition 2000 between roughly £1,200 and £1,400, with condition and the presence of original packaging being the main drivers of price.

How much does a Nikon S3 Limited Edition 2000 sell for at auction?

Recorded UK saleroom prices sit around £1,200–£1,400 hammer, though the small number of sales means individual results can fall outside that band depending on completeness.

Is the S3 Millennium a good user camera or a collector's piece?

It is mechanically a working rangefinder, but most examples were bought as collectables, so the value of a boxed, unused set is typically higher than a user-grade body.