- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | April 1955 |
| Original Price | 78,500 yen (w/50mm f/1.5), 68,000 yen (w/50mm f/1.8) |
An economical version of the IV Sb2, the II S2 was the same as the IV Sb except for the top shutter speed of 1/500 sec.
With a 50mm f/1.5 lens, both the IV Sb and IV Sb2 had a high price of 85,000 yen. The II S’s lower price of 78,500 yen made it more affordable.
| Type | 35mm focal-plane shutter camera |
| Picture Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Normal Lens | Canon 50mm f/1.8, 50mm f/2.8 |
| Lens Mount | Universal threaded mount |
| Shutter | Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis rotating dial for T, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/15 sec., and single-axis rotating dial (with index) for X, B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/500 sec. |
| Flash Sync | FP- and X-sync (direct synchronization provided with flash rail). |
| Viewfinder | Coincidence rangefinder integrated with reversed Galilean viewfinder rotatable to set one of three magnifications. Eyepiece made slightly larger. |
| Frame Counter | Manually set from 39 to 0 at base of camera-top rewind knob. Film speed indicator dial on top of rewind knob. Exposure count indicator provided. |
| Film Rewind | Camera-top knob |
| Dimensions & Weight |
140 x 72 x 70 mm, 790 g (with Canon 50mm f/1.8) |