Nikon SP 35mm Rangefinder Camera+Nikkor-S.C 5cm f/1.4 - CLASSIC FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

You are viewing a used Nikon SP 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Nikkor-S.C 5cm (50mm) f/1.4 lens in excellent mechanical and optical condition. Carrying the marks of normal use in the matte chrome finish and black body paint, the body covering is in superior condition. It is fully adhered to the body and shows no signs of age, drying or cracking. The rangefinder window is bright and clear even in standard room light. The Nippon Kogaku NIKKOR-S lens is in remarkable condition. The optics are clear and clean with no sign of fog or fungus. The front element surface shows a couple of minor marks that won’t affect image quality. Focus and aperture setting is smooth and sure and the infinity locks functions as designed.

Fully functional, this camera is a testimony to the art of fine design and solid manufacturing principles beyond almost anything we see today. Released in September 1957, the Nikon SP was the last of Nikon’s rangefinder line of 35mm cameras. Discontinued in 1965, a total of 22,348 cameras were manufactured. This one’s serial number, 6209840, indicates it to be a mid-production build (Serial numbers began at 6200001 and 6232150 is the highest recorded serial number). The SP was in the design stage along with the Nikon F, the first professional 35mm SLR, and shares much in common with it including a large number of internal parts.

Nikon SP Rangefinder Firsts:

• First 35mm rangefinder camera with SIX built-in frame-lines (It took Leica 23 years to equal this with the M4P in 1980).
• First Japanese camera to have a single, non-rotating shutter speed dial.
• First to have a reliable, professional quality motor drive.
• First (only?) camera to have a powered bright-line illuminator.
• First 35mm camera with titanium shutter curtain.
• Widest range of lenses offered (during it’s time of manufacture) from 21mm f/4 to 1000mm f/6.3.
• First rangefinder system to offer a macro lens, the 50mm f/3.5.

For a PDF copy of the Instruction Manual go here:

HTTPS://www.cameramanuals.org/nikon_pdf/nikon_sp.pdf

This example of the Nikon SP Rangefinder is well used and fully functional. It’s condition is not what is considered collectable. A great working camera, it is perfect for the photographer desiring the experience of a fine rangefinder 35mm camera. If you are unfamiliar with Nikon rangefinder cameras it is suggested that you download the manual. It contains all the information you will need to enjoy this internationally famous photographic icon.

Specifications:

Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera Body

Manufacturer: Nippon Kogaku (Nikon), Japan

Type: 35mm Rangefinder

Serial Number: 6209840

Shutter Range: 1 sec to 1/1000, B, T

Lens Mount: Nikon S Bayonet

Frame Lines: 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm in two finder windows. Left window for 28 & 35mm, right window user selectable using dial under film rewind knob.

Flash Sync: Flash Bulbs - FP, M & F; Electronic Flash - X at 1/60

Tripod Thread: 1/4in x 20

Dimensions: 5.378 x 3.25 x 1.625in/13.66 x 8.26 x 4.13cm body only; depth with lens, reversed hood and lens cap = 3in/7.62cm

Weight: 1.3lb/589.7g body only; 1.66lb/752g with lens, hood and lens cap

Nikkor-S.C Lens

Manufacturer: Nippon Kogaku (Nikon), Japan

Serial Number: 324869

Focal Length: 5cm (50mm)

Optical Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups

Picture Angle: 46° at infinity

Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16 

Aperture Diaphragm: 7 blades fully automatic

Meter Coupling Prong: Rounded

Closest Focus: ~3ft/91.44cm

Filter Size: 43mm screw-in

Diameter: 2.625in/67mm

Length: 2.22in/56.5mm

Weight: 11.5oz/325g

Total System Weight: 1.8lb/850g

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