Olympus OM-1N MD
The Olympus OM-1N MD is a 35mm mechanical SLR and the final revision of the OM-1, sitting within Olympus's compact OM system. The "N" denotes the updated variant with improved flash signalling and film-advance indicator, while the "MD" suffix indicates the body is factory-prepared to accept the accessory motor drive. When new it was positioned as an enthusiast manual-exposure body in the OM line.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the OM-1N MD have ranged from roughly £50 to £160, with a median close to £70 across sales logged between 2023 and 2025. As of 2026 the camera remains a low-ticket collector item at saleroom level, and the price a given example sells for is driven mainly by meter function and cosmetic condition, with the £160 result representing an unusually clean outlier rather than the typical value.
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 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 262) Title: An Olympus OM-1N 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, serial number 2065001, body G, shutter fires, not battery tested, with Olympus branded case. |
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| Jun 2026 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 256) Title: An Olympus OM-1N 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 1446136, body G, shutter fires, not battery tested so speeds not checked, with a Zuiko f/1.8 50mm lens Note: A 5% import VAT |
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| May 2026 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 229) Title: An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera Body
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An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera Body, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G-VG, some slight paint wear to back, with strap, |
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| Jan 2026 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 406) Title: An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera
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An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, missing cap top of advance lever, with F Zuiko 1.8 lens, |
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| Sep 2025 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 247) Title: An Olympus OM-1N 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
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comprising the OM-1, silver, body G, shutter works, viewfinder clear, metering not confirmed, with a Zuiko auto-s f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel G, optics G, |
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| Jul 2025 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 502) Title: An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera
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An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G-VG, with Zuiko MC 50mm f/1.8 lens, barrel G-VG, elements G- |
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| May 2025 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 138) Title: An Olympus OM-1N MD 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 2016689, body , shutter working, meter responds to light, with a Zuiko f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel G, optics F-G with light haze, |
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| Apr 2025 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 223) Title: An Olympus OM1N Camera Outfit
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to include an Olympus OM1N, silver, serial number 1027133, body VG-E, shutter works, meter responds, with a Zuiko f/1.4 5omm lens, barrel VG, optics |
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| Jan 2025 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 142) Title: An Olympus OM-1N 35mm SLR Camera
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black, serial number 2178872, body G, shutter jammed, with a Zuiko auto-S f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel G, optics G. |
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| Jan 2025 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 513) Title: An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G-VG, with Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 lens, barrel G-VG, |
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| Jan 2025 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 39) Title: An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera
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An Olympus OM-1n SLR Camera, black, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, two screws missing from base plate, with G Zuiko |
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| Aug 2024 | £120 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 36) Title: An Olympus OM-1n MD SLR Camera Body
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An Olympus OM-1n MD SLR Camera Body, black, shutter working, meter responsive, body G-VG, light marks to base plate, with body cap, manual, in |
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| Jul 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 132) Title: An Olympus OM-1N MD 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, 1979-83, serial no.1951813, with an OM-System Zuiko Auto-S f/1.8 50mm lens, shutter working, meter untested, body F-G, lens G-VG, very light |
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| Nov 2023 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 238) Title: An Olympus OM-1n 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no.1937400, with an OM-System Zuiko MC Auto-S f/1.8 50mm lens, shutter working but capping at 1/1000s, body F-G, lens F, spotting and |
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| Aug 2023 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 404) Title: An Olympus OM-1n MD SLR Camera
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An Olympus OM-1n MD SLR Camera, shutter working, meter unresponsive, self timer working, body G, light wear, with Zuiko MC 50mm f/1.8 lens, barrel |
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| Jun 2023 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 428) Title: An Olympus OM-1n MD SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-1n MD SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, some paint scratches, with a Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 lens, |
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| Jun 2023 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 1) Title: An Olympus OM-1n MD SLR Camera
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An Olympus OM-1n MD SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, some paint wear to top edge of film door, light marks |
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| Jan 2023 | £100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 286A) Title: An Olympus OM-1N 35mm Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G, shutter working, rewind lever requires re-pinning, together with a Zuiko MC Auto-S f/1.8 50mm lens, optics G-VG, together with a (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus OM-1N MD worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results from 2023 to 2025, an OM-1N MD is worth roughly £50 to £160, with most bodies selling for around £70–£75 depending on meter function and cosmetic condition.
How much does an Olympus OM-1N MD sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices sit between £50 and £162, and the median value across the logged sales is near £70.
What does the MD suffix mean on the OM-1N?
MD indicates the body is prepared for the Olympus motor drive, with the necessary coupling and contacts on the base plate; it does not change the camera's exposure system.
Is the OM-1N MD price affected by a working meter?
Yes — examples with a responsive, accurate meter tend to sell near the upper end of the £50–£160 range, while bodies sold as meter-faulty or for spares typically fetch the lower end.