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.
Prices updated: November 2004
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24121) Title: Nikon S4 black paint
Description:
S4 black painted (not original, but very nicely done) in nice technical condition with Zeiss-Opton Sonnar 1.5/50mm no.90840 Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 4,792 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23047) Title: Nikon S4 black + 1,1/5cm Nikkor
Description:
Seltene S4 (schwarz lackiert - nicht original) mit sauberen 1,1/5cm Nikkor-N mit Außenbajonett Nr.142432, saubere Linsen, Filter, spezial Tasche für Kamera mit 1,1/5cm Objektiv Estimate: EUR 65,023,110 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a black Nikon S4 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record available, a black Nikon S4 has sold for around £4,792 at hammer, though with so little data the price a clean example sells for can vary significantly with finish condition and provenance.
Why does the black S4 price so much higher than a chrome S-series body?
Black-finish Nikon rangefinders were produced in very small numbers, so collector demand pushes their value well above standard chrome examples of comparable mechanical condition.
How much does a Nikon S4 in black sell for at UK auction?
The only verified UK hammer result in our data is £4,792, which sets a reference point but should not be read as a guaranteed market price for every example.