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Nikon F3 HP

The Nikon F3 HP is a professional 35mm SLR introduced in the early 1980s as the high-eyepoint variant of the F3, featuring the DE-3 prism with extended eye relief for easier viewing with glasses. It was Nikon's flagship mechanical-era professional body, positioned above the FM/FE amateur line and used widely by press and studio photographers through the 1980s and 1990s.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for Nikon F3 HP bodies have typically fallen between £160 and £630, with a median around £320 based on the last two years of saleroom results. Clean, cosmetically strong examples with working meters and unscratched prisms sit at the upper end, while bodies with cosmetic wear or uncertain electronics trade toward the lower end of the range.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
Lapita 2000 Memorial Edition 0
NASA 5 £7,000 – £22,000

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

Date Price Source Variant
Jun 2026 £250 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £230 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
May 2025 £475 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £475 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £214 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions
Nov 2024 £625 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £600 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £160 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £250 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Feb 2024 £500 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £300 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £360 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Mar 2023 £162 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2022 £250 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2021 £248 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £348 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2013 EUR 1,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 32,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 8,500 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction NASA
May 2012 EUR 7,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction NASA
Nov 2011 EUR 16,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction NASA
May 2011 EUR 15,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction NASA
May 2011 EUR 22,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction NASA
Dec 2010 EUR 40,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 2,200 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2007 £180 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2005 EUR 330 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2001 £411 🇬🇧 Christie's
Oct 2000 £411 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Nikon F3 and F3 HP?

The F3 HP uses the DE-3 high-eyepoint prism, which provides longer eye relief than the standard DE-2 finder fitted to the base F3, making it easier to see the full frame while wearing glasses.

How much does a Nikon F3 HP sell for at UK auction?

Recent UK hammer results typically range from about £160 for worn or untested bodies to around £630 for clean, fully working examples, with a median near £320.

Is the Nikon F3 HP still serviceable?

Yes, independent Nikon specialists continue to service F3 bodies, though the viewfinder LCD and some electronic components can be difficult to source and are worth checking before purchase.

What lens mount does the Nikon F3 HP use?

It uses the Nikon F bayonet mount and accepts the wide range of manual-focus AI and AI-S Nikkor lenses.