Vintage 1979 Nikon EM 35mm SLR Camera Outfit & Series E Lens Kit

Date of Release: March 1979 (Production ran through 1982–1984)

Overview

An original, complete 1979 Nikon EM 35mm SLR outfit presented in its rare, dedicated tan/sand molded hardshell travel case[cite: 1, 2]. Designed by legendary automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Nikon EM was launched in early 1979 as an ultra-compact, lightweight aperture-priority camera aimed at travel, casual, and entry-level photographers. This kit contains the full original core system released alongside the camera body, featuring a versatile trio of matching Series E prime lenses and the dedicated SB-E flash unit.

Package Contents & Specifications

• Camera Body (Released 1979): Nikon EM 35mm Film SLR — All-black finish, aperture-priority auto exposure, manual 1/90s mechanical fallback shutter, battery check indicator, and hot shoe mount.
• Lenses (Nikon Series E Prime Trio):
  • Nikon Lens Series E 35mm f/2.5 – Compact wide-angle prime lens.
  • Nikon Lens Series E 50mm f/1.8 – Fast standard prime / pancake lens.
  • Nikon Lens Series E 100mm f/2.8 – Compact portrait / telephoto prime lens.
• Flash Unit (Released 1979): Nikon Speedlight SB-E — Dedicated hot-shoe flash designed specifically for the Nikon EM body[cite: 1].
• Fitted Travel Case: Original Nikon tan hardshell carrying case with custom molded compartments (embossed specifically for the EM body, SB-E flash, and each Series E lens), egg-crate protective foam lid, and shoulder strap.
• Accessories: Front and rear lens caps, camera body cap, and flash soft sleeve.