Banzaikin
The Banzaikin (バンザイキン) is a Japanese conversion kit allowing to use 35mm film in 6×6 TLR cameras, made by an unknown company. The name "Banzaikin" was obviously forged after the Rolleikin.
The device was distributed by Kōgasō, and Banno Bōeki, Ōmiya Shashin-yōhin and Kinjō Shōkai were authorized dealers.[1] The price was ¥87.98 in January and February 1944, and ¥91.93 in April.
Notes
- ↑ Advertisements for the Banzaikin in Shashin Kagaku January and April 1944, reproduced at Gochamaze, and advertisement on p.11 of Nihon Shashin Kōgyō Tsūshin, February 15, 1944, reproduced on p.75 of Hyaku-gō goto jūkai no kiroku.
Bibliography
- Nihon Shashin Kōgyō Tsūshin (日本写真興業通信). Hyaku-gō goto jūkai no kiroku (百号ごと十回の記録, Ten records, every hundred issues). Tokyo: Nihon Shashin Kōgyō Tsūshin Sha (日本写真興業通信社), 1967. No ISBN number. Advertisement by Banno Bōeki on p.75, corresponding to p.11 of the February 15, 1944 issue.
Links
In Japanese:
- Advertisements for the Banzaikin published in Shashin Kagaku January and April 1944, reproduced in the Japanese camera page of the Gochamaze website
