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'''Kikōdō''' (暿光堂) was a Japanese distributor based in Tokyo.<REF> Its address from 1935 to 1941 was Tōkyō-shi Nihonbashi-ku Kodenma-chō 1, 1 (東京市日本馬市区小伝馬町1の1). Source: advertisements reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, pp. 74–5 and 94. </REF> In 1934, the company asked Umemoto Kinzaburō (梅本金三郎) to set up a camera plant, that would become [[Umemoto|Umemoto Seisakusho]], founded in 1935.<REF> [http://umemoto.ecnet.jp/corp2/corp2.htm Umemoto company history]. </REF> It sold the cameras made by Umemoto until the war. | '''Kikōdō''' (暿光堂) was a Japanese distributor based in Tokyo.<REF> Its address from 1935 to 1941 was Tōkyō-shi Nihonbashi-ku Kodenma-chō 1, 1 (東京市日本馬市区小伝馬町1の1). Source: advertisements reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, pp. 74–5 and 94. </REF> In 1934, the company asked Umemoto Kinzaburō (梅本金三郎) to set up a camera plant, that would become [[Umemoto|Umemoto Seisakusho]], founded in 1935.<REF> [http://umemoto.ecnet.jp/corp2/corp2.htm Umemoto company history]. </REF> It sold the cameras made by Umemoto until the war. | ||
| − | Kikōdō distributed other cameras as well: in 1935 it was selling [[Super plate folders|Super]], [[Yamamoto Shashinki Kōsakusho|Kinka]] and Peter (ピーター) cameras.<REF> Advertisement dated December 1935 reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 74. </REF> It was probably the owner of the brand "Super". In 1939 it was using a ''KIKODO TOKYO'' logo.<REF> Advertisement dated February 1939 reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, | + | Kikōdō distributed other cameras as well: in 1935 it was selling [[Super plate folders|Super]], [[Yamamoto Shashinki Kōsakusho|Kinka]] and Peter (ピーター) cameras.<REF> Advertisement dated December 1935 reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 74. </REF> It was probably the owner of the brand "Super". In 1939 it was using a ''KIKODO TOKYO'' logo.<REF> Advertisement dated February 1939 reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, pp. 74–5. </REF> |
| − | The postwar [[Superflex]] 6×6 TLR cameras were made by a company called [[Bikōdō|Bikōdō Seisakusho]] | + | Kikōdō survived the war but it became a retailer only and was no longer a distributor.<REF> Private communication by Umemoto Akio of [http://umemoto.ecnet.jp/index.htm Umemoto Seisakusho]. </REF> |
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| + | The postwar [[Superflex]] 6×6 TLR cameras were made by a company called [[Bikōdō|Bikōdō Seisakusho]] that is probably unrelated. | ||
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Revision as of 18:53, 8 February 2007
Kikōdō (暿光堂) was a Japanese distributor based in Tokyo.[1] In 1934, the company asked Umemoto Kinzaburō (梅本金三郎) to set up a camera plant, that would become Umemoto Seisakusho, founded in 1935.[2] It sold the cameras made by Umemoto until the war.
Kikōdō distributed other cameras as well: in 1935 it was selling Super, Kinka and Peter (ピーター) cameras.[3] It was probably the owner of the brand "Super". In 1939 it was using a KIKODO TOKYO logo.[4]
Kikōdō survived the war but it became a retailer only and was no longer a distributor.[5]
The postwar Superflex 6×6 TLR cameras were made by a company called Bikōdō Seisakusho that is probably unrelated.
Contents
Cameras distributed
- Super and Special Super (6.5×9 plate folders) by an unknown maker
- Super Makinet Six (6×6 strut-folder) by Umemoto
- Super Flex Baby (4×4 SLR) by Umemoto
Cameras sold as authorized dealer
- Wester or Semi Wester 4.5×6 folder by Nishida
Other
- Super accessory rangefinder (sold ¥15 in 1937)[6]
Notes
- ↑ Its address from 1935 to 1941 was Tōkyō-shi Nihonbashi-ku Kodenma-chō 1, 1 (東京市日本馬市区小伝馬町1の1). Source: advertisements reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, pp. 74–5 and 94.
- ↑ Umemoto company history.
- ↑ Advertisement dated December 1935 reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 74.
- ↑ Advertisement dated February 1939 reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, pp. 74–5.
- ↑ Private communication by Umemoto Akio of Umemoto Seisakusho.
- ↑ Advertisement dated April 1937 for the Super Makinet Six, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 94.
Bibliography
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7.
Links
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