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Nikon S4 black

The Nikon S4 is a 35mm rangefinder camera from Nikon's S-series, produced in the 1950s. The black-finish variant is far scarcer than the standard chrome version and is sought principally by Nikon rangefinder collectors rather than users.

Hammer prices for a black Nikon S4 sit at the very top of the S-series market: a single recorded UK auction result reached £4,792, reflecting the rarity premium black-paint Nikon rangefinders command. With only one verified sale in the data set, today's value for a comparable example is best treated as a guide price rather than a settled market median, and condition of the original black finish drives almost all of the variation in what one sells for at saleroom level.

Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Nov 2004 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 4,792 Leitz Auction