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This is solidly built "classic" rangefinder. The design is rather like that of my Leica IIIc cameras, but loading film is MUCH easier. The lens, after 2 rolls, color and BW, is very sharp. The focus is not very easy to use; the patch is vague, and in the case of this particular camera at least, it doesn't extend the focus to infinity (not a big deal, obviously. 40.5mm filters called for. I'm sticking with the Nikkor-H f2 50mm lens only.
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The Nikon S2 Rangefinder camera with a 50mm Normal lens in good working condition is an example of the Japanese ability to make excellent cameras in the 1950's. The S2 was a big improvement over the earlier M, MS, and S versions. With a bigger brighter rangefinder/viewer, a rapid wind lever advance, a folding crank rewind and X flash synchronization this camera can be used easily today. Easily may be in the eye of the beholder. I grew up using film so I remember what it was like to use a totally manual camera. To take a picture first you take a light reading with your exposure meter (I use a Sekonic L-28 c2). Then set the shutter speed and f stop, compose, focus with split-image rangefinder, and press the shutter. Voila! a picture has been exposed to the film in the camera. I process my own black and white film and then digitally scan the negatives and use Adobe Photoshop and ink-jet printers for output. I bought the camera because I have always been a Nikon person but was too young to be using cameras in the 50's so I missed the Nikon Rangefinder heyday. Today I am a minor collector of Nikon Rangefinder cameras, lenses and accessories. I am also a user so I want every camera I own to actually function as it should. I quit shooting film over 10 years ago, but now I like the return to a way of taking pictures that is slower and more thoughtful. Maybe it's my age. direktdaveRead full review
I am a basically a collector of Exakta SLRs and Zeiss Contax Rangefinder cameras, but I am the proud owner of a Nikon S2. The original Nikon S series rangefinder cameras were poor imitations of the Zeiss Contax IIa. Unfortunately the engineers at Nikon got the mounting measurements wrong and while the lenses from Contax and the Nikon S series rangefinders fit fine on it each other cameras the focus will be off. The S2 was the first really popular Nikon rangefinder camera. Nikon sold well over 50,000 units. There were many reasons it was popular. The S2 has a large life size viewfinder which can be focused with both eyes open. In fact to me it seems easier with both eyes open. It is light and of course the Nikon optics are top notch. Unlike the Contax, it had a more modern lever film advance and a rewind crank. To be fair though the center focusing patch on the Contax seems to have higher contrast. While the Nikon S2 is nicely finished, the Contax has that almost jewel like Zeiss Ikon finish. The surprising thing though is that the Nikon S series is selling on Ebay for more than the Contax series. The imitation is fetching a higher price than the original. While the Contaxes are certainly a wonderful user camera and will be a good investment, the Nikon S series seems to be a better investment. I think the reason for this is the interest in Japan in collecting the early Nikon products. That said, I love my S2 as a camera in use. As I indicated earlier, it is light, fast and easy to focus. Of course the best thing of all is that I found it all dirty and grimy at the bottom of box of camera at a flea market. Price $35. it cleaned up beautifully. So it is not an investment but a wonderful unexpected little treasure to use for its true purpose - taking pictures.Read full review
Perhaps Nikon's best camera, ever. The most durable, simple, straightforward film camera design of any make, any era. Simplicity of design & high quality of production result in a camera, though almost as old as I am, function flawlessly. Ergonomically - a dream. Easier to load/unload with film than any competitor. Lens optics - decades ahead of their time.
This is really good for taking pictures. I just tested 2 kinds of film - Agfa vista 200 and Kentmere 100. Sharpness, making color is good. I really like to enjoy taking picture with this camera.
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For the price it's a excellent rangefinder film camera with a suburb lens. If your saving for a Leica m consider the Nikon s series of film rangefinders
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Just perfect a Nikon S2
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