RARE Nikon M Rangefinder with 3 lenses!
Dec 1, 2016 13:54:34 #
I have a VERY rare Nikon M Rangefinder camera with leather case available that just came in from an estate. It is the latest RED Sync model with a serial number of M6093884. The camera is in over all Good condition, but the shutter is dragging and would need t have a CLA in order to shoot it. The mounted lens is the Nikkor-H-C 1:2 f=5cm SN 618268 dating the lens to August of 1950. The leather case back is stamped "Made in Occupied Japan", and the inside of the back has the matching serial number to the body, this is VERY hard to find!
This camera comes with TWO extra lenses as well! These lenses are in Excellent condition and both come with their metal hoods (very rare)and with their leather cases as well.
The first is a Very Rare Nikkor-P-C 1:2 f=8.5cm, SN 288510, dating to early 1952. This lens also has the viewfinder adapter that mounts in the cameras cold shoe, and its own leather case.
The second is a less rare Nikkor-Q-C 1:3.5 f=13.5cm, SN 258120, dating to 1955. The viewfinder adapter is also included with its case. This lens has a tripod socket on it.
Both lenses operated smoothly, apertures have positive stops, no haze or fungus, no dents, no scratches. These are probably the nicest copies of these two lenses that I have ever seen.
Asking price for the whole set is $2000, shipping included to USA, and is a wonderful collector set. I am not inclined to break this set up as I feel it is best kept together. Pictures to follow soon. (No lens caps came in with these lenses, unfortunately) The filters and accessories pictured are all included.
Here is some historical info on the Nikon M:
Nikon M, 1950
The second rangefinder focusing camera, while the format has shifted to a slightly larger format of 24mm x 34mm. Has a short run on production. Some Nikon historian stated production was probably began in 1949 but ended in December, 1950. Similar to the Nikon I in appearance (Similar Shutter speed range as well) except the Serial number began with "M XXXXXXX". Early version has no flash synchronization but later version has it and some termed them as Nikon M Synchro. Virtually all standard production units were produced in silver-chrome. Some rare black versions were custom-made made for war photographers. A total of 1,643 cameras have been produced. The first from 08.1949 with serial number from 609759-609991 and changed number to 7 digits that begin from 6091098 in 1950; it ended with 6092401 in 12.1950. Reference: Robert Rotoloni. The rare numbers of both the Nikon 1 and Nikon M make both of these Nikon rangefinder models a difficult to source and incredibly expensive.
Nikon M Tokyo Red Sync Model numbers ran from M6093501 to M6094443, and is the most desireable of the M Nikons.
This camera comes with TWO extra lenses as well! These lenses are in Excellent condition and both come with their metal hoods (very rare)and with their leather cases as well.
The first is a Very Rare Nikkor-P-C 1:2 f=8.5cm, SN 288510, dating to early 1952. This lens also has the viewfinder adapter that mounts in the cameras cold shoe, and its own leather case.
The second is a less rare Nikkor-Q-C 1:3.5 f=13.5cm, SN 258120, dating to 1955. The viewfinder adapter is also included with its case. This lens has a tripod socket on it.
Both lenses operated smoothly, apertures have positive stops, no haze or fungus, no dents, no scratches. These are probably the nicest copies of these two lenses that I have ever seen.
Asking price for the whole set is $2000, shipping included to USA, and is a wonderful collector set. I am not inclined to break this set up as I feel it is best kept together. Pictures to follow soon. (No lens caps came in with these lenses, unfortunately) The filters and accessories pictured are all included.
Here is some historical info on the Nikon M:
Nikon M, 1950
The second rangefinder focusing camera, while the format has shifted to a slightly larger format of 24mm x 34mm. Has a short run on production. Some Nikon historian stated production was probably began in 1949 but ended in December, 1950. Similar to the Nikon I in appearance (Similar Shutter speed range as well) except the Serial number began with "M XXXXXXX". Early version has no flash synchronization but later version has it and some termed them as Nikon M Synchro. Virtually all standard production units were produced in silver-chrome. Some rare black versions were custom-made made for war photographers. A total of 1,643 cameras have been produced. The first from 08.1949 with serial number from 609759-609991 and changed number to 7 digits that begin from 6091098 in 1950; it ended with 6092401 in 12.1950. Reference: Robert Rotoloni. The rare numbers of both the Nikon 1 and Nikon M make both of these Nikon rangefinder models a difficult to source and incredibly expensive.
Nikon M Tokyo Red Sync Model numbers ran from M6093501 to M6094443, and is the most desireable of the M Nikons.
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Dec 1, 2016 14:31:11 #
Dec 2, 2016 08:52:05 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I have a VERY rare Nikon M Rangefinder camera with... (show quote)
This looks virtually identical to a Contax camera I own with a Sonar f2 lens. It was my first serious camera purchased second hand from a camera store in downtown Memphis in 1966 for 75.00. The last time I used it several years ago it still took wonderful photos so this brings back some memories looking at your shots of the Nikon. I'm sure this Nikon was aimed at that Contax or perhaps a Leica which also had a similar appearance.
Dec 2, 2016 12:28:04 #
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Bridges wrote:
This looks virtually identical to a Contax camera I own with a Sonar f2 lens. It was my first serious camera purchased second hand from a camera store in downtown Memphis in 1966 for 75.00. The last time I used it several years ago it still took wonderful photos so this brings back some memories looking at your shots of the Nikon. I'm sure this Nikon was aimed at that Contax or perhaps a Leica which also had a similar appearance.
Like the Nikon I, the M is basically a copy of the Contax !!, with the same bayonet mount. The shutter, though, is more like that of the Leica IIIa.
Carter’s price is very reasonable, if I didn’t already have 3 rangefinder 35mm cameras and several lenses, along with a Visoflex and bellows, I’d buy it myself.
Dec 8, 2016 16:37:13 #
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