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The new Tampa International Airport (TPA) opened in 1971. Its designed features an innovative hub-and-spoke system for its terminals, which were connected to the main concourse by automated people movers. That system remains in use today. Westinghouse provided the original equipment, as advertised in a contemporary LIFE Magazine.
Nikon S 6114605.
Originally this was a chrome camera body made by Nippon Kogaku 1952/53.
Between 1951 and 1955 Nikon produced more than 36,700 Nikon S rangefinder bodies.
Serial numbers range from about 6094001 to 6129600
They were all made in chrome finish except for a few (estimated around 15) that were commissioned by ‘Life’ magazine for its staff. Some six black cameras have been noted with adequate provenance and fetch extreme prices at auction.
Repainted ‘fakes’ abound with varying quality.
This body has been recently restored with a near mint black repaint, smooth thumbwheel focusing and a clear rangefinder image.
Go back through this album for the full story of the ’Life’ Nikons.