Nicca Nippon

The Nicca Nippon is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera produced in the post-war era by Nippon Camera Works (later Nicca Camera Co.). It was built in the Leica screw-mount tradition that defined much of Japan's early 35mm camera output.

On any early Japanese screw-mount rangefinder, inspect the shutter curtains for pinholes, check that slow speeds run cleanly, and confirm rangefinder patch contrast and vertical alignment. Originality matters strongly to collectors of this era, so verify engravings, top-plate finish and serial-number consistency before paying a premium.

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