Nikon RF family

[Carburo]

Hi all!
I see that there's not a Nikon RF related forum here.

I wish to buy a Nikon RF camera, but I want to know all about their history and differences between models before.
I have read something around internet, but I wish to know from you where to go on the net to find exhaustive infos about Nikon RF family, and a suggestion too, based on your experience, to lead my choice.

Thanks!

 

[back alley]

just go over to brian's house and take the nikon tour.
and if you have time take the canon tour also.

joe

 

[Carburo]

just go over to brian's house and take the nikon tour.
and if you have time take the canon tour also.

joe

???
What's Brian's House?
😱

 

[Huck Finn]

Carburo, you can find a history of all Nikon cameras, including rangefinders, on the website listed below. Just click on Rangefinders when you get to the site. There is also a link to the Nikon Historical Society in Chicago, IL, USA. I'm sure that they can help you with additional information. Perhaps they can even refer you to a similar Nikon Society in Europe. Best of luck with your research!

http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/

 

[back alley]

carburo,

it was just a joke.

brian is our resident mr. fix it and sometimes collector, brian sweeney. the fine gentleman that traded with me for his canon 50/1.8 screw mount lens.
sorry for the confusion.
joe

 

[peter_n]

You might also want to check out Karen Nakamura's pages on the S2 and the S3:

Nikon S2

Nikon S3

 

[pshinkaw]

This is one of my favorite sources for Nikon information.

http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/society/rhnc/index.htm

-Paul

 

[Huck Finn]

You might also want to check out Karen Nakamura's pages on the S2 and the S3:

Nikon S2

Nikon S3

Pricey, aren't they? Even after 50 years, the S2 commands $1000-$2000 and the S3 $2000-$5000 on the used market. 😱

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Yes, Brian's House of Nikon.

Cameraquest.com has a great deal of information.

Stephen Gandy's Classic Camera Profile Page

The S2 is the best shooter for the 50mm lens. The RF patch is very bright and for some reason does not seem to fade. About $600 with a 50mm F1.4 Lens in EX condition.

The SP is every Nikon collector's dream camera, and the prices show it. Expect to pay $1,200 for a Beater with lens. Expect $2,000 for one in EX+ or better. The SP has parallal corrected frame lines for the 50,85,105, and 135 lens.

The S3 was a favorite among collectors until Nikon re-issued it. It is similar to a Canon P, etched "brightlines" for 35, 50, and 105mm Lenses. Expect to pay about $1,000 for one in EX condition, down from almost $1,800 from before the re-issue. The finder does pick up some flare, but can be shaded to prevent a lot of it.

See my folders for a lot of pictures with the Nikon RF's and Nikkor lenses.