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| − | '''Tōa Kōki Seisakusho''' (東亜光機製作所, meaning Far-East Optical Works), usually called '''Toakoki'''<REF> The Roman spelling that was used by the company is not known, and it is possible that Toakoki is a mistaken name recently crafted by Western collectors. </REF>, was a Japanese camera maker. Some sources say that the company was called '''Takahashi Kōgaku''' (高橋光学) at the beginning, but this is unconfirmed.<REF> Sugiyama, items 3017–21, attributes the Gelto models to Takahashi up to 1938 and to Tōa Kōki later. [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hspbestaz/bestg.htm This page at Asacame] says that the company was called Takahashi in 1936 and changed its name to Tōa Kōki in 1950, but the latter date is obviously a mistake. </REF> A different [[Takahashi]] camera maker existed in 1943.<REF> {{Inquiry1943_short}}. </REF> | + | '''Tōa Kōki Seisakusho''' (東亜光機製作所, meaning Far-East Optical Works), usually called '''Toakoki'''<REF> The Roman spelling that was used by the company is not known, and it is possible that Toakoki is a mistaken name recently crafted by Western collectors. </REF>, was a Japanese camera maker. Some sources say that the company was called '''Takahashi Kōgaku''' (高橋光学) at the beginning, but this is unconfirmed.<REF> Sugiyama, items 3017–21, attributes the Gelto models to Takahashi up to 1938 and to Tōa Kōki later. [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hspbestaz/bestg.htm This page at Asacame] says that the company was called Takahashi in 1936 and changed its name to Tōa Kōki in 1950, but the latter date is obviously a mistake. </REF> A different [[Takahashi]] camera maker existed in 1943.<REF> {{Inquiry1943_short}}. </REF> The address of the company in 1943 was Adachi-ku Senju (足立区千住) 5–94 in Tokyo.<REF> {{Inquiry1943_short}}, listing Japanese camera production as of April 1943. </REF> |
Tōa Kōki made the [[Gelto]] 3×4 camera distributed by [[Hattori|Hattori Tokei-ten]] from late 1936 or early 1937. Advertisements dated 1937<REF> Advertisement published in the December 1937 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 70. </REF> and 1938<REF> Advertisement published in the September 1938 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]]''. </REF> are written "Gelto Camera Werke", but it was probably not the name of any actual company. The earliest original document observed so far with the Tōa Kōki name is dated 1939.<REF> Advertisement published in the March 1939 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 70. </REF> | Tōa Kōki made the [[Gelto]] 3×4 camera distributed by [[Hattori|Hattori Tokei-ten]] from late 1936 or early 1937. Advertisements dated 1937<REF> Advertisement published in the December 1937 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 70. </REF> and 1938<REF> Advertisement published in the September 1938 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]]''. </REF> are written "Gelto Camera Werke", but it was probably not the name of any actual company. The earliest original document observed so far with the Tōa Kōki name is dated 1939.<REF> Advertisement published in the March 1939 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 70. </REF> | ||
| − | The same company also made the [[Arsen]], a close derivative of the Gelto taking 4×4cm pictures | + | The same company also made the [[Arsen]], a close derivative of the Gelto taking 4×4cm pictures, often attributed to Takahashi Kōgaku.<REF> Made by Tōa Kōki: {{Inquiry1943_short}}, item 138. Made by Takahashi Kōgaku: Sugiyama, item 3004; McKeown, p. 912. The attribution to Takahashi is certainly false, at least after 1939. </REF> The [[Semi Gelto]] 4.5×6 folder and the [[National and Ugein]] folders were made by Tōa Kōki too.<REF> Semi Gelto: {{Kakaku1141_short}}. Ugein: {{Inquiry1943_short}}, items 84–5. An October 1943 advertisement reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 100, also states that the maker of the Ugein was "Tōkyō Tōa Kōki-sha" (東京東亜光機社). </REF> |
| − | + | Tōa Kōki survived the war and the production of the Gelto was resumed. The early postwar Gelto have a ''<small>TOAKOKI SEISAKUSHO</small>'' marking. It is supposed that the [[Geltoflex]] TLR cameras were made by the same company. By 1952, the company name had become '''Shinwa Seiki''' (新和精機), still based in Tōkyō, Senju (東京・千住).<REF> Advertisement published in the July 1952 issue of ''Shashin Salon'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 136. See also [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hspbestaz/bestg.htm the above-mentioned page at Asacame], saying that the company became Shinwa Seiki in 1952. </REF> | |
== 127 film == | == 127 film == | ||
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| − | + | * [[Gelto]] (3×4, collapsible), various models | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Arsen]] (4×4, collapsible) |
| − | + | The [[National (4×6.5)]] was perhaps made by Tōa Kōki too. | |
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== 120 film == | == 120 film == | ||
| − | + | * [[Semi Gelto|Semi Gelto I, II and S]] (4.5×6 folder) | |
| − | * [[Semi Gelto|Semi Gelto I, II and S]] | + | * [[Gelto Six]] (6×6 folder) |
| − | + | * [[National and Ugein]] (4.5×6 and 6×6 folders) | |
| − | + | * [[Geltoflex]] (6×6 TLR), at least three versions | |
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| − | * [[Geltoflex]], at least three versions | ||
== Other == | == Other == | ||
Revision as of 12:59, 9 June 2007
See Tōa (disambig) for the other Tōa companies.
Tōa Kōki Seisakusho (東亜光機製作所, meaning Far-East Optical Works), usually called Toakoki[1], was a Japanese camera maker. Some sources say that the company was called Takahashi Kōgaku (高橋光学) at the beginning, but this is unconfirmed.[2] A different Takahashi camera maker existed in 1943.[3] The address of the company in 1943 was Adachi-ku Senju (足立区千住) 5–94 in Tokyo.[4]
Tōa Kōki made the Gelto 3×4 camera distributed by Hattori Tokei-ten from late 1936 or early 1937. Advertisements dated 1937[5] and 1938[6] are written "Gelto Camera Werke", but it was probably not the name of any actual company. The earliest original document observed so far with the Tōa Kōki name is dated 1939.[7]
The same company also made the Arsen, a close derivative of the Gelto taking 4×4cm pictures, often attributed to Takahashi Kōgaku.[8] The Semi Gelto 4.5×6 folder and the National and Ugein folders were made by Tōa Kōki too.[9]
Tōa Kōki survived the war and the production of the Gelto was resumed. The early postwar Gelto have a TOAKOKI SEISAKUSHO marking. It is supposed that the Geltoflex TLR cameras were made by the same company. By 1952, the company name had become Shinwa Seiki (新和精機), still based in Tōkyō, Senju (東京・千住).[10]
Contents
127 film
The National (4×6.5) was perhaps made by Tōa Kōki too.
120 film
- Semi Gelto I, II and S (4.5×6 folder)
- Gelto Six (6×6 folder)
- National and Ugein (4.5×6 and 6×6 folders)
- Geltoflex (6×6 TLR), at least three versions
Other
- Gelto rangefinder, sold ¥16.50 in 1939[11]
Notes
- ↑ The Roman spelling that was used by the company is not known, and it is possible that Toakoki is a mistaken name recently crafted by Western collectors.
- ↑ Sugiyama, items 3017–21, attributes the Gelto models to Takahashi up to 1938 and to Tōa Kōki later. This page at Asacame says that the company was called Takahashi in 1936 and changed its name to Tōa Kōki in 1950, but the latter date is obviously a mistake.
- ↑ "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" ("Inquiry into Japanese cameras").
- ↑ "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" ("Inquiry into Japanese cameras"), listing Japanese camera production as of April 1943.
- ↑ Advertisement published in the December 1937 issue of Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 70.
- ↑ Advertisement published in the September 1938 issue of Asahi Camera.
- ↑ Advertisement published in the March 1939 issue of Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 70.
- ↑ Made by Tōa Kōki: "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" ("Inquiry into Japanese cameras"), item 138. Made by Takahashi Kōgaku: Sugiyama, item 3004; McKeown, p. 912. The attribution to Takahashi is certainly false, at least after 1939.
- ↑ Semi Gelto: "Kamera no kōtei kakaku kanpō happyō", November 1941. Ugein: "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" ("Inquiry into Japanese cameras"), items 84–5. An October 1943 advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 100, also states that the maker of the Ugein was "Tōkyō Tōa Kōki-sha" (東京東亜光機社).
- ↑ Advertisement published in the July 1952 issue of Shashin Salon, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 136. See also the above-mentioned page at Asacame, saying that the company became Shinwa Seiki in 1952.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 70.
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.
- "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" (国産写真機ノ現状調査, Inquiry into Japanese cameras), listing Japanese camera production as of April 1943. Reproduced in Supuringu kamera de ikou: Zen 69 kishu no shōkai to tsukaikata (スプリングカメラでいこう: 全69機種の紹介と使い方, Let's try spring cameras: Presentation and use of 69 machines). Tokyo: Shashinkogyo Syuppan-sha, 2004. ISBN 4-87956-072-3. Pp.180–7.
- 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).
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5.
