Honor S1
ZUIHO - 1958 - JAPAN (TOKYO)
- Compact
- 35 mm
- Very Rare
The Honor S1 (or Honor 35) is a Japanese Leica III copy, made from 1956 to 1959 by Zuiho K?gaku. It seems that it was first developed by Daiichi K?gaku as the Ichicon-35 though no original document has yet been found to confirm this.
The Honor S1 is a line of exceptionally well built cameras that rank among the best 'Japanese Leicas' (along with likes of the Leotax, Nicca or Melcon). It features most of its model features including a coupled rangefinder but adds a removable back similar to the one used on the Nikon and Contax cameras. This innovation makes the camera easier and faster to load than the original Leica III. Later versions offeret 1/1000 shutter speeds.
Less than 1000 copies of the Honor S1 were ever produced making it a very sought after collectible. Some unique experimental model models rank among the rarest Japanese cameras.
Associated project shares
- 1 Share of the 99 Cameras Club project
Discover the club's camera collection.
99 Cameras Club for updates.
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Note : This Collectible is not an official product from the represented camera manufacturer. It is a replica of an individual camera from the club's collection and holds no rights or relationships with its manufacturer. It should be regarded only as a token of patronage to the 99 Cameras Club.
ZUIHO - 1958 - JAPAN (TOKYO)
- Compact
- 35 mm
- Very Rare
The Honor S1 (or Honor 35) is a Japanese Leica III copy, made from 1956 to 1959 by Zuiho K?gaku. It seems that it was first developed by Daiichi K?gaku as the Ichicon-35 though no original document has yet been found to confirm this.
The Honor S1 is a line of exceptionally well built cameras that rank among the best 'Japanese Leicas' (along with likes of the Leotax, Nicca or Melcon). It features most of its model features including a coupled rangefinder but adds a removable back similar to the one used on the Nikon and Contax cameras. This innovation makes the camera easier and faster to load than the original Leica III. Later versions offeret 1/1000 shutter speeds.
Less than 1000 copies of the Honor S1 were ever produced making it a very sought after collectible. Some unique experimental model models rank among the rarest Japanese cameras.
Associated project shares
- 1 Share of the 99 Cameras Club project
Discover the club's camera collection.
99 Cameras Club for updates.
Read the term and conditions.
Note : This Collectible is not an official product from the represented camera manufacturer. It is a replica of an individual camera from the club's collection and holds no rights or relationships with its manufacturer. It should be regarded only as a token of patronage to the 99 Cameras Club.
