Masumi

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Masumi Shōkai (真清商会) was a Japanese distributor active in 1949 in Tokyo, Chūō-ku Nihonbashi-dōri 2–1 (東京都中央区日本橋通二丁目一番地).[1] The name Masumi presents some sound similarity with the brand Masmy (マスミー) used on cameras made by Takagawa and on some accessories, but it is not known if there is a relation.

The name Masumi was also used for the lens of some Meiritto, Meisupi and Meikai cameras made by Tougodo before 1945.

Notes

  1. Advertisement in Ars Camera February 1949, p.50; advertisement in Photo Art December 1949, p.58.

Bibliography

  • Ars Camera. Advertisement by Masumi Shōkai in February 1949 (p.50).
  • Photo Art. Advertisement by Masumi Shōkai in December 1949 (p.58).