Canon F-1N
The Canon F-1N is a 35mm professional SLR introduced in 1981 as the updated ("New F-1") version of Canon's flagship manual-focus system camera. It uses the Canon FD lens mount and was positioned as the top-tier body for working professionals, sitting above the A-series in Canon's lineup.
At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the F-1N body have ranged from around £190 to £500, with limited sample size making a single median figure unreliable. Today the camera's value at saleroom level is strongly tied to cosmetic condition, meter accuracy and whether finders or motor drives are included, so clean, fully-working bodies tend to sell for more than stripped examples.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 50th Anniversary | — | — | 1 | £1,300 – £1,300 |
| Olympics Los Angeles 1984 | — | — | 3 | £312 – £800 |
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: March 2026
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| Mar 2026 | £188 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 240) Title: A Canon F-1n 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 637805, body G-VG, shutter works, meter responds to light, with a Canon FD f/1.4 50mm S.S.C. lens, barrel VG, optics G with |
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| Jan 2025 | £312 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Olympics Los Angeles 1984 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 135) Title: A Canon New F1 1984 Olympics 35mm SLR Camera Body
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black, serial number LA7127, body VG apart from ding to prism cover, black bottom plate, shutter works, meter responds to light, in maker's box. |
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| Nov 2024 | £438 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 206) Title: A Canon F-1 New SLR Camera
Description:
1981, black, serial no. 300461, with Canon FD f/1.8 50mm lens, black, serial no. 8068929, body, VG, shutter work, lens, VG, complete with various |
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| Oct 2024 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 154) Title: A Canon F1n New SLR Camera Body
Description:
A Canon F1n New SLR Camera Body, serial no 211321, shutter working, responsive in in settings, self timer working, body G-VG, some marks to base |
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| Jul 2023 | £150 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | — | |
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Auction: Maritime, Scientific Instruments & Cameras (Lot 3042) Title: Canon F1n camera body, serial no. 572972, with 'Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4' lens, serial no. 2466...
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Canon F1n camera body, serial no. 572972, with 'Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4' lens, serial no. 2466... |
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| Jan 2023 | £212 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 261) Title: A Canon F-1n 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial no. 630120, date code 1977, with a FD f/1.8 50mm S.C. lens, shutter working, body G, screen slightly soiled, lens F-G, some fungus, |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 1,300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 50th Anniversary | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_38003) Title: Canon F-1N '50th Anniversary'
Description:
uncommon special edition Canon F-1N, issued to commemorate 50 years of Canon, in mint, unused condition, with all papers, maker's special box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Oct 2019 | £312 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 266) Title: A Canon F-1 New SLR Camera
Description:
1981, black, serial no. 282028, with Canon FD S.S.C. f/1.450mm lens, black, serial no. 1308169, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some light |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 550 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37401) Title: Canon F-1N
Description:
body in excellent condition, with cap, strap and maker's box, fast Canon FD L 1.2/50mm no.22054 (cond. B/A, good optics, instructions, caps, maker's box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Olympics Los Angeles 1984 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30866) Title: Canon F-1 'Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984'
Description:
new Canon F-1N body, limited edition for the summer Olympics 1984 in Los Angeles, complete in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11358) Title: Canon F1n Post
Description:
very rare version for the Swiss Post, with special ALOS 3.5/35mm lens Estimate: EUR 900 - EUR 1,100 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Olympics Los Angeles 1984 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19028) Title: Canon F1 'Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984'
Description:
new Canon F-1N body, limited edition for the summer Olympics 1984 in Los Angeles, complete in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon F-1N worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the F-1N body between roughly £190 and £500, with the price a clean working example sells for depending heavily on cosmetic condition and whether accessories are included.
How much does a Canon F-1N sell for at auction?
Individual hammer prices in the UK have ranged from about £188 for a basic body to around £500 for better-equipped examples, excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Canon F-1N (New F-1) a good value used camera?
For FD-system users it offers professional-grade build at a mid-three-figure price, though value depends on shutter and meter health — a serviced body is usually worth the extra outlay over a cheaper untested one.