What's you favourite Nikon RF camera?

[Doug]

Originally Posted by NIKON KIU

come on people, one doesn't need to own one to vote for one

Oh, ok... I don't really have much on which to base an opinion, as I've only used an S2 and S3 years ago, and just recently acquired an S3-2000 kit. I've used the 50mm that came with it, bought a CV 28mm SC for it, and have filed down the sharp edges of the J-12 lens mount to avoid scratching the S3, and it works very well. Have to say, though, that a black SP looks very sexy.

[NIKON KIU]

Originally Posted by LeicaM3

Hmm.
I prefer the S-D3 with the new sony ff sensor.

Kevin's SP-S sounds like the R-D1

Here is Kevin's SP-D


Borrowed from this site:

http://akiroom.com/redbook-e/kenkyuk...kai200708.html

Kiu

[CameraQuest]

I think the black SP 2005's are really under appreciated and undervalued because they are still readily available on the used market.

In the years to come I expect to see a lot of moaning about "Why didn't I buy one while they were inexpensive?"

Stephen

[MikeL]

Originally Posted by NIKON KIU

THE SP WENT OVER JONNY.....

Kiu, that's because people get enthralled with the big window. It's just a beauty contest, ya know?

I still have faith the S2 will come out on top, and I just signed up family and friends to become members here and swing the vote (I don't actually have friends, but I do have family!).

[VinceC]

Forget the big window. I like being able to comfortably pick six lenses, while wearing eyeglasses, without separate finder.

[BillBingham2]

Originally Posted by MikeL

..... I just signed up family and friends to become members here and swing the vote .....

Must be from around these parts, sounds like a Chicago election if ever there is one!!

B2 (;->

[marcr1230]

But, I'd vote for the SP 2005 L.E. if I had one :-)

[NIKON KIU]

Originally Posted by DanOnRoute66

It's a shame Nikon didn't make more of the SP 2005. Couldn't they have made more, still made some money on them, and given us little guys a crack at them? Instead they obviously were intent on creating a collectible rather .... what does it matter?

They lost money on the whole re-issue run, almost 10,000 S3 cameras and the mentioned 2500 SP cameras. It wasn't a sound financial move at all, they did it to reclaim some of their old glory. Had they made more, they would have lost even more money!

You'll be surprised at the actual number of people using these things, in addition to this message board, I know of at least 10 other message boards in different languages, full of Nut-sos that use these things, posting pictures and messages... True that there are people that keep them in the box too.

What does it matter?
You can grab a nice S3 and lens for under $1500....BUT NO, the little man has to have the SP with the 1.8

Kiu

[Erik van Straten]

I prefer the S2 for actual use. For this camera I have diopters for the eyepiece, +0,5. Maybe diopters exists for the SP or S3, but I've never seen them. Without diopters, I cannot use M-Leicas or Nikon Rfs.

Erik.

[jonmanjiro]

Originally Posted by Erik van Straten

I prefer the S2 for actual use. For this camera I have diopters for the eyepiece, +0,5. Maybe diopters exists for the SP or S3, but I've never seen them. Without diopters, I cannot use M-Leicas or Nikon Rfs.

Erik.

Original diopters exist for the SP, but they are extremely rare and priced accordingly. It is, however, possible to easily modify diopters for the Nikon EM to fit on an SP. Not sure about the S3.

[Erik van Straten]

Originally Posted by jonmanjiro

Original diopters exist for the SP, but they are extremely rare and priced accordingly.

Strange that there is no literature about the diopters. Bob R. does not mention them in his books.

The diopters of the S2 are clicked on the oculair, not screwed in as on M-Leicas. I am always afraid to loose them. I've added some soft glue, but they can come off easily.

Erik.

[Range-rover]

I've been using the Nikon S2 with a 35mm f2.5 and is very happy with
this combo.

Range

[jonmanjiro]

Originally Posted by Erik van Straten

Strange that there is no literature about the diopters. Bob R. does not mention them in his books.

Is there any mention of the S2 diopters in Bob R.'s book?

[enasniearth]

The s2 is the one I use .
Mostly the 2.8 cm with a Leitz bright line finder .

I have had quite a few sp and s3 over the last 30 years , there wasn't
The bond like with the s2 , it is a simple camera that is second nature now .
The other Nikon's were just cameras .

[mynikonf2]

...here is a link to an adapter for the S2 that allows the use of Leica M diopters on the S2.
http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/p...roducts_id=480

Also, I have an Nikon EM diopter that I filed down to fit my SP, cost was $5-10 @ KEH dependent on grade of EM diopter you choose.

[Erik van Straten]

Originally Posted by jonmanjiro

Is there any mention of the S2 diopters in Bob R.'s book?

No. I have two original S2 diopters wich I bought from Bob R. about ten years ago. He was working on his big book by then. I remember he said not to cover the diopters, the flash units and the cassettes in his book. About the diopters and the cassettes I think it is a pity that he didn't, because they are very interesting items.
I have two early Nikon cassettes. They are different from each other and are very different from the later F-cassettes.

Erik.

[barnwulf]

I had a SP for awhile an liked having all the viewfinders but, since I mostly shoot with a 35mm lens the S3 is better for me. I have had the vintage model but now I shoot with a Limited Edition Black. - Jim

[pari93]

Nikon S3M/ Nikon S3M in black so stylish and modern one !

[rbsinto]

Originally Posted by NIKON KIU

They lost money on the whole re-issue run, almost 10,000 S3 cameras and the mentioned 2500 SP cameras. It wasn't a sound financial move at all, they did it to reclaim some of their old glory. Had they made more, they would have lost even more money!

You'll be surprised at the actual number of people using these things, in addition to this message board, I know of at least 10 other message boards in different languages, full of Nut-sos that use these things, posting pictures and messages... True that there are people that keep them in the box too.

What does it matter?
You can grab a nice S3 and lens for under $1500....BUT NO, the little man has to have the SP with the 1.8

Kiu

The minute my black re-issued S3 arrived, I slapped a lens on it and started using it. I never considered even for a second, hiding it away for a rainy day.
And if I can find a black SP (vintage or re-issue) at a price I can afford, I'll use it as well.

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Erik van Straten

I prefer the S2 for actual use. For this camera I have diopters for the eyepiece, +0,5. Maybe diopters exists for the SP or S3, but I've never seen them. Without diopters, I cannot use M-Leicas or Nikon Rfs.

Erik.

With just a little bit of filing, the cheap and available eyepiece diopters for the Nikon EM, and a few other SLR's, fit and work perfectly with the SP, including the wide angle window.

Cheers,
Dez

[Rangefinderfreak]

I had two SP`s with Titanium shutters, traded them for a leica original MP # 302.
When that MP started to reach astroniomical values, I traded that for a racing car. (Renault 5 Turbo 2- middle engine pocket rocket) I totalled that racing car on a track, so Now I just stick to leica M4-p rapidwinder and a tuned M3 double stroke "full metal jacket"
No Nikon rangefinders...

[RObert Budding]

Odd way to structure a poll. Early cameras have black editions combined, but they are broken out in limited editions. DO you work for Gallup?

[Range-rover]

Originally Posted by Range-rover

I've been using the Nikon S2 with a 35mm f2.5 and is very happy with
this combo.

Range

I have now added a Nikon S3 and a 25mmf4 Voigtlander lens
and I really love the combo!

Range

[Timestep]

NIKON S2: for a half-century service

[ray*j*gun]

Originally Posted by pari93

Nikon S3M/ Nikon S3M in black so stylish and modern one !

Plus 1 and IMO there will be regrets about not buying these at the current prices. Esp since the lens is sooooo good.