Nicca Type-4
The Nicca Type-4 is a LTM-mount film rangefinder camera, introduced in 1953. Leica camera price index →
Reference maintained by Thomas Boots
General
- Mount
- LTM
- Release Year
- 1953
- Type
- Film
- Model Number
- Type-4
- Serial Range
- Approximately 80007 to 8119x, observed collector range
Dimensions
- Width
- 133mm
- Height
- 68mm
Viewfinder & Shutter
- Framelines
- None, separate fixed 50 mm viewfinder and coupled rangefinder
- Shutter Speeds
- T, 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, B, 1/25 s, 1/50 s, 1/75 s, 1/100 s, 1/200 s, 1/500 s and 1/1000 s
- Shutter Type
- Cloth
Features
- Hot Shoe
- No
- Tripod Socket
- Yes
- Self Timer
- No
- Flash Sync
- 1/25 s
Nicca Type-4
The Nicca Type-4 is a scarce 1953 LTM rangefinder and the premium development of Nicca's stamped-body line. Its principal upgrade is a cloth shutter reaching 1/1000 second, paired with a revised 1/25 second changeover speed [1].
The camera retains a separate fixed 50 mm finder and reported 1.5x coupled rangefinder. Dual front PC sockets support FP flashbulbs at high speeds and electronic X synchronization through 1/25 second [1].
History
Development and Launch
Japanese authority Mikio Awano dates the Type-4 to August 1953. Period advertising appeared in October, and the model initiated Nicca's premium branch that led to the Type-5 [1].
Production Evolution
Observed serials run approximately from 80007 to 8119x. Film-reminder dials vary between ASA-only and combined ASA/DIN designs, while about half of observed cameras carry a flash-socket nameplate [1].
Special Variants
The alternate reminder dials and labeled sync sockets are normal production variations, not special editions.
Collector Notes
Confirm the engraved Type-4 name, 1/1000 setting and 1/25 progression. The related Nicca 3-S looks similar but stops at 1/500. Late loading or sync instruction plates may be original on a small number of Type-4 bodies.
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