Europe, Asia, Oceania- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | April 1955 |
| Original Price | 58,000 yen (w/50mm f/1.8), 48,000 yen (w/50mm f/2.8) |
Economy model for those who did not need flash capability. It was a II S2 without internal flash-sync capability. Using flash with this camera required Flash Unit B II which synchronized externally. With a 50mm f/2.8 lens, it had a low price of 48,000 yen. Slightly over 16,000 units were made, as with the II S2.
| 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 B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/500 sec. |
| Viewfinder | Coincidence rangefinder integrated with reversed Galilean viewfinder rotatable to set one of three magnifications. Eyepiece made slightly larger. |
| Film Loading & Advance |
After baseplate removal, drop-in bottom loading. Advances with camera-top knob. |
| 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 |
136 x 72 x 71 mm, 640 g (with Canon 50mm f/2.8) |