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Nikon S3M and Nikon S Black

Nikon S3M

A modified version of the Nikon S3 rangefinder camera, equipped with a half (17.5 x 24 mm) frame function. A dedicated motor drive allowed continuous shooting at up to 9 fps.

Nikon S3M and Nikon S Black

Nikon S3M 1960

Nikon S3M and S250

Nikon S3M S250 and C Battery Pack

Nikon S3M S250   No. 6600061

Nikon S3M S250

The Nikon S250 Motor Drive
Refer to the great ROTOLONI BOOK page 436 to page 440 for more information.

The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System
Robert J Rotoloni
2007 Hove Foto Books

Nikon S Black

This model was painted black at the request of Life magazine, in order to prevent it being identified in battlefields. The height of the film advance knob was increased, and the film rewind knob made easier to extract and rotated, so that the camera was easy to use even when wearing gloves.

Nikon S Black 1951

Nikon S Black 1951

Nikon S Black No. 6105936

Nikkor 5cm F1.4 Black No. 331407

The Black Nikon Model S
Refer to the great ROTOLONI BOOK page 93 to page 94 for more information.

The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System
Robert J Rotoloni
2007 Hove Foto Books

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