Lomopedia: Nikon S2

In 1955, Japanese camera maker Nikon released the S2, which was a great improvement of the Nikon S model.

This 35 mm interchangeable lens rangefinder camera sported several notable upgrades, such as a much larger and life-size 1:1 viewfinder, top shutter speed of 1/1000 sec, a lever advance, lever rewind, hot shoe for Nikon flash (bulb), and a standard PC terminal — all in a body that was 5 ounces lighter than the Nikon S.

Aside from being the first Japan-made camera to incorporate a film advance lever and film rewind crank, the S2 is also notable for many other firsts. It was the first Nikon camera to have a 24 × 36 mm image, the first Nikon camera to be made available in black without special order, and the first regular production camera that can be equipped with an electric motor drive.

Approximately 60,000 units of the Nikon S2 were sold, making it the best-selling model in the Nikon S rangefinder series.

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Technical Specifications

Film: 35 mm
Picture Size: 24 × 36 mm
Camera Body: Aluminum die-cast
Viewfinder: 1.0x with Bright Frame
Film Advance: Lever
Film Rewind: Crank
Film Loading: Bottom loading, with a single opening key
Sprocket-free when rewinding: Collar around the Shutter Release Button
Film Counter: At the top of Film Advance Lever
Weight: 25 oz

Check out the Nikon S2 user manual here.

All information for this article was sourced from Nikon's Official Website, NikonWeb, Camera Quest, mir.com.my, and Pacific Rim Camera.

écrit par plasticpopsicle le 2014-02-06 dans #équipement #lomopedia #35mm #rangefinder #review #rangefinder-camera #lomopedia #nikon-s2 Partager cet article