Nikon S3 Rangefinder Film Camera w/ 50mm F1.4 Lens From Official Collectible

Description of the Nikon S3 and Nikkor-S 50mm f/1.4 (Japanese)

Nikon S3 Body Features

The Nikon S3 is a rangefinder film camera released in 1958.

Renowned for its robust metal body and high-precision mechanical construction, it was highly acclaimed by photojournalists.

• Mount: Nikon S-mount (dual-bayonet system: inner and outer lugs)

• Film: 35mm film

• Shutter: Horizontal-travel cloth focal-plane shutter

• Shutter speeds: B, 1 sec to 1/1000 sec

• Viewfinder magnification: Approx. 1.0x (supports 50mm frame lines)

• Features: Smooth film advance, quiet shutter sound, precise rangefinder coupling

Despite its classic design, it boasts exceptional build quality and remains popular among collectors and film enthusiasts today.

Nikkor-S 50mm f/1.4 Lens Features

This is a large-aperture standard lens, achieving an f/1.4 speed that was remarkably fast for its time.

• Focal length: 50mm

• Maximum aperture: f/1.4

• Construction: 7 elements in 7 groups (Double-Gauss type)

• Rendering characteristics: Soft at wide-open aperture; sharp when stopped down

• Bokeh: Smooth with a classic atmosphere

• Metal barrel offering a premium feel and high durability

Some flare or blooming may occur at the widest aperture, lending the images a unique character. Stopping down to f/2–f/4 improves contrast and resolution.

The camera's functionality has been verified. I test-shot a roll of older film, and everything operated perfectly.