The Nikon Corporation has been producing innovative products and technologies for almost 100 years (Nippon Kogaku K.K. was established in 1917). As one of the top camera and lens makers today, it’s always interesting to reflect back on some of the vintage photography gear that they’ve produced and promoted. Here are a few vintage Nikon advertisements from the 1950s and 1960s that may bring back some memories for some of you.
Nikon Advertisements from 1955
there will be better pictures tomorrow
Nikon S-2
now…the trend is Definitely to 35mm
An Advertised Statement Summarizing the Features of the New Nikon S-2
The New Nikon S-2
Combines More Proven Advantages Than Any Other 35mm Camera
Nikon S-2
Little Differences That Count When You Choose a 35mm Camera
Available Light Photography…an idea born with the 35mm camera…is now a reality with the New Nikon S-2 Camera and the famous NIKKOR lenses
This is the new Nikon S-2…and these are the 5 Most Talked About Features
Nikon Advertisements from 1960
rangefinder-coupled or automatic reflex
the finest ’35’ you can own is a NIKON
approach to 35mm photography!
if you were designing the perfect 35mm reflex…how many of these requirements would you include?
the inherent versatility that works for you in the NIKON F
now…the famous NIKKOR f1.4 with automatic diaphragm for the NIKON F automatic reflex
NIKON offers you the complete
Nikon Advertisements from 1965
micro, macro, & astro photography
exemplifies the almost unlimited versatility of the Nikon F
‘Thru-the-Nikkor’ exposure control for the Nikon F is not only available.
This is the new Nikkormat automatic slide projector, with 4 inch Nikkor f3.5 lens.
You couldn’t ask for a better lens on your camera!
It ain’t easy.
You won’t outgrow the Nikkorex Auto-35…not for years
This $109.50 camera body uses the finest lenses available to 35mm photographers
same distance, same camera, same lens
“thru-the-Nikkor” exposure control for just under $270
the Nikkormat FT a totally new SLR from Nikon
automatic fire power!
The old Nikon F has a new meter system.
This is the type A screen for the Nikon F. If you don’t like it, take it out. There are 13 others.
Today…Matthew Brady probably would have used a Nikon
Not fit for man or beast…duck soup for the Nikonos
PC-Nikkor
brings view camera versatility to 35mm photography
it’s interchangeable!
How about a used Nikon?
via Marc Bergman on Photo.net