[Canon] S (Newest Model) | Film Cameras | April 1939

 

The advanced camera supports slow shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/20 second. In addition to the standard Nikkor f/3.5 lens, three additional lenses were provided: Nikkor f/2 (6 elements in 3 groups, Sonnar type), Nikkor f/2.8 (4 elements in 3 groups, Tessar type), and Nikkor f/4.5 (4 elements in 3 groups, Tessar type). This is an excellent lens lineup suitable for Japan's only high-end 35mm camera. The frame counter is located on the top of the camera, underneath the film winding handle. It was at the front on the Hansa Canon, which allowed for space for the slow shutter speed adjustment mechanism. Due to changes in internal mechanisms, the top cover is made of two parts, one of which covers the protruding viewfinder section. This differs from the single-piece top cover of the Hansa Canon. The slow shutter speed dial is designed with a lever for ease of operation.

Type
35mm focal-plane shutter camera

Picture Size
24 x 36 mm

Normal Lens
Nikkor 50mm f/3.5, 50mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2, 50mm f/4.5 (all lenses provided)

Lens Mount
Dedicated bayonet mount with three inner lugs for interchangeable lenses

Shutter
Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Lever-controlled dial for 1, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 sec., and single-axis rotating dial for Z, 1/20, 1/40, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200, and 1/500 sec.

Viewfinder
Coincidence rangefinder and separate reversed Galilean pop-up viewfinder. Focusing enabled with rotating gear (with stopper released).

Film Loading & Advance
After baseplate removal, drop-in bottom loading. Advances with camera-top knob.

Frame Counter
Manually set from 0 to 39 at the base of the camera-top rewind knob.

Film Rewind
Camera-top knob

Dimensions & Weight
136 x 69 x 30.5 mm, 700 g (with Nikkor 50mm lens)