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The '''Meikai EL''' was introduced in 1963, by [[Togodo]], a minor Japanese camera manufacturer.
 
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A simple and cheap [[viewfinder camera]] with a 50mm lens targeted at a young audience and sold in toy and stationary stores. The aperture is controlled via a three-step ring (for bright light, medium light, poor light indicated by icons). These days a few toy-camera users have adopted this model.
 
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The '''Meikai EL''' was introduced in 1963, by [[Togodo]], a minor Japanese camera manufacturer.
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A simple and cheap [[viewfinder camera]] with a 50mm fixed-focus lens targeted at a young audience and sold in toy and stationary stores. The aperture is controlled via a three-step ring (for bright light, medium light, poor light indicated by icons). A few toy-camera users have adopted this model.
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== Power EL ==
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</br>The '''Power EL''' is probably a follow up, for the most only in name<ref name="Confneed">Confirmation needed</ref>.
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== Meikai EL 204 ==
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With the '''Meikai EL 204''' a flash cube socket was added.
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== Meikai EL 304 ==
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The '''Meikai EL 304''' is a follow up of the EL 204. Only black models are observed<ref name="Confneed"/>.</br>
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The lens might be different<ref name="Confneed"/> as the lens ring now has the extra text "Optical glass with UV Filter" added.
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== Meikai SL ==
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The '''Meikai SL''' is yet another version of the EL. The topcover is still stepped and it is also observed in an all black finish. The rewind knob was modernized.
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|image_text= Meikai SL
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|image_by= Steve Green
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== Meikai ELX ==
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The '''Meikai ELX''' , introduced c.1965, is a successor to the Meikai EL, the topcover is now straight and it was also available in black finish<ref>{{McKeown12}} P.930</ref>.
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== Meikai GT ==
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The '''Meikai GT''', looks very much the same as the Meikai ELX but got rid of the fake selenium-cell and added a more luxury looking chrome rewind knob.
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== Meikai ST ==
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The '''Meikai ST''', looks very much the same as the Meikai GT but shows even more luxury chrome components. Also the shield around the viewfinder seems to be modernized.
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== Notes ==
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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* [http://www.kataan.org/2008/meikai-el-toy-camera Another Toy Camera User review]
 
* [http://www.kataan.org/2008/meikai-el-toy-camera Another Toy Camera User review]
 
* [http://www.mediajoy.com/en/cla_came/meikai/index.html Classic Camera Guide]
 
* [http://www.mediajoy.com/en/cla_came/meikai/index.html Classic Camera Guide]
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* [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/BO_MEIKAI_SL.htm Meikai SL] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/ Japan Family Camera] (in Japanese)
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* [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/BO_MEIKAI_GT.htm Meikai GT] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/ Japan Family Camera] (in Japanese)
  
 
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[[Category:Japanese 35mm viewfinder]]

Latest revision as of 06:50, 22 February 2021

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Meikai EL
image by Martin Taylor (Image rights)

The Meikai EL was introduced in 1963, by Togodo, a minor Japanese camera manufacturer.

A simple and cheap viewfinder camera with a 50mm fixed-focus lens targeted at a young audience and sold in toy and stationary stores. The aperture is controlled via a three-step ring (for bright light, medium light, poor light indicated by icons). A few toy-camera users have adopted this model.

Power EL


The Power EL is probably a follow up, for the most only in name[1].

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Power EL
image by bottledog (Image rights)


Meikai EL 204

With the Meikai EL 204 a flash cube socket was added.

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Meikai EL 204
image by OZBOX (Image rights)


Meikai EL 304

The Meikai EL 304 is a follow up of the EL 204. Only black models are observed[1].
The lens might be different[1] as the lens ring now has the extra text "Optical glass with UV Filter" added.

50320032768_043e51952c_n.jpg
Meikai EL 304
image by Adrian Gee (Image rights)


Meikai SL

The Meikai SL is yet another version of the EL. The topcover is still stepped and it is also observed in an all black finish. The rewind knob was modernized.

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Meikai SL
image by Steve Green (Image rights)


Meikai ELX

The Meikai ELX , introduced c.1965, is a successor to the Meikai EL, the topcover is now straight and it was also available in black finish[2].

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Meikai ELX
image by Raúl Sá Dantas (Image rights)


Meikai GT

The Meikai GT, looks very much the same as the Meikai ELX but got rid of the fake selenium-cell and added a more luxury looking chrome rewind knob.


Meikai ST

The Meikai ST, looks very much the same as the Meikai GT but shows even more luxury chrome components. Also the shield around the viewfinder seems to be modernized.

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Meikai ST
image by OZBOX (Image rights)


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Confirmation needed
  2. ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P.930

Links

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