A 24 x 32mm. Nikon I camera no. 609518, the baseplate engraved Made in Occupied Japan and interior 609518 with a Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-H·C f/2 5cm. lens no. 708592 and lens cap, in maker's early-pattern leather ever ready case stamped Made in Occupied Japan; and original bill of sale from Amateur Photo Stores Ltd, Singapore, dated 16-8-1949 for $200.

细节

A 24 x 32mm. Nikon I camera no. 609518, the baseplate engraved Made in Occupied Japan and interior 609518 with a Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-H·C f/2 5cm. lens no. 708592 and lens cap, in maker's early-pattern leather ever ready case stamped Made in Occupied Japan; and original bill of sale from Amateur Photo Stores Ltd, Singapore, dated 16-8-1949 for $200.

来源

Purchased by the vendor's father in 1949.

出版

Robert Rotoloni (1983), Nikon Rangefinder Camera, p. 7-8, 59.

更多详情

See back cover illustration

Condition: 3F.

拍品专文

The Nikon I was introduced in March 1948 and produced to August 1949 with approximately 759 units being made. The camera was unusual in having the non-standard 32 x 24mm. film format which was the principal reason that few found their way to the United States. The format was not compatable with standard Kodachrome mounts which used the usual 24 x 36mm. format.

According to serial number information published by Rotoloni this camera was produced in March 1949 as part of a batch of 85 cameras numbered 609351-609435. The inclusion of the original bill of sale and condition makes this an exceptional example of the camera.