Lot Essay
Approximately 2000 black Nikon S3 cameras were made for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. A similar quantity of the 'Olympic' lens (see also lot 149) was made. This example is in exceptional, original, condition.
Details
NIPPON KOGAKU K.K., Japan
A 35mm. black Nikon S3 camera no. 6307467 with a black 'Olympic' Nikkor-S f/1.4 50mm. lens no. 141415, in maker's leather ever ready case and original packing slip, in maker's box with applied label recording the camera serial number.
A 35mm. black Nikon S3 camera no. 6307467 with a black 'Olympic' Nikkor-S f/1.4 50mm. lens no. 141415, in maker's leather ever ready case and original packing slip, in maker's box with applied label recording the camera serial number.
Literature
Rotoloni (1981), Nikon Rangefinder Camera, p. 43-45, 112-113.