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| − | '''Tokiwa Kōgaku Kōgyō Yūgen-gaisha''' (常盤光学工業有限会社) was a Japanese. Its name appears in 1942 and 1943 advertisements for the [[Zeitax|Zeitax II and III]]<REF> [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki22.jpg Advertisement dated 1942], reproduced in a [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki.htm page of prewar and wartime advertisements for Japanese cameras] at the [http://kyoto.cool.ne.jp/syasinsyuu/index.htm Gochamaze website], and advertisement dated February 1943, reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 73. </REF> It was based in Tokyo.<REF> Its address was Tōkyō-shi Toshima-ku Ikebukuro 1, 606 (東京市豊島区池袋１の606). </REF> There is perhaps a relationship with [[Condor Camera|Motodori and Nissan Kōgaku]], see the discussion in the [[Zeitax]] page. | + | '''Tokiwa Kōgaku Kōgyō Yūgen-gaisha''' (常盤光学工業有限会社) was a Japanese company. Its name appears in 1942 and 1943 advertisements for the [[Zeitax|Zeitax II and III]].<REF> [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki22.jpg Advertisement dated 1942], reproduced in a [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki.htm page of prewar and wartime advertisements for Japanese cameras] at the [http://kyoto.cool.ne.jp/syasinsyuu/index.htm Gochamaze website], and advertisement dated February 1943, reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 73. </REF> It was based in Tokyo.<REF> Its address was Tōkyō-shi Toshima-ku Ikebukuro 1, 606 (東京市豊島区池袋１の606). </REF> There is perhaps a relationship with [[Condor Camera|Motodori and Nissan Kōgaku]], see the discussion in the [[Zeitax]] page. |
| − | + | It is also said that the [[Tokiwa Hand]] was made by [[Petri|Kuribayashi]] for Tokiwa Kōgaku.<REF> Baird, pp. 15 and 57; McKeown, p. 576. </REF> | |
| − | + | It is unknown if this company is related with [[Tokiwa Seiki]] who made the [[First Six]] and [[Firstflex]] cameras. A company called K.K. Tokiwa Kōgaku ({{kabu}}ときわ光学) exists today (2007) but it was founded in 1956.<REF> See its [http://www.tokiwa-optical.co.jp/ official website]. </REF> | |
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Items 117–9. | * {{Showa10}} Items 117–9. | ||
| + | * {{Baird Petri}} | ||
* {{McKeown12}} Pp. 576 and 701. | * {{McKeown12}} Pp. 576 and 701. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
| − | * | + | * [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki22.jpg Advertisement for the Zeitax II and III] published in the 23 September 1942 issue of ''Asahi Graph'', reproduced in the [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki.htm Japanese camera page] of the [http://kyoto.cool.ne.jp/syasinsyuu/index.htm Gochamaze website] |
[[Category: Japanese camera makers]] | [[Category: Japanese camera makers]] | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 21 January 2007
Tokiwa Kōgaku Kōgyō Yūgen-gaisha (常盤光学工業有限会社) was a Japanese company. Its name appears in 1942 and 1943 advertisements for the Zeitax II and III.[1] It was based in Tokyo.[2] There is perhaps a relationship with Motodori and Nissan Kōgaku, see the discussion in the Zeitax page.
It is also said that the Tokiwa Hand was made by Kuribayashi for Tokiwa Kōgaku.[3]
It is unknown if this company is related with Tokiwa Seiki who made the First Six and Firstflex cameras. A company called K.K. Tokiwa Kōgaku (㈱ときわ光学) exists today (2007) but it was founded in 1956.[4]
Notes
- ↑ Advertisement dated 1942, reproduced in a page of prewar and wartime advertisements for Japanese cameras at the Gochamaze website, and advertisement dated February 1943, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 73.
- ↑ Its address was Tōkyō-shi Toshima-ku Ikebukuro 1, 606 (東京市豊島区池袋１の606).
- ↑ Baird, pp. 15 and 57; McKeown, p. 576.
- ↑ See its official website.
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. Items 117–9.
- Baird, John R. Collectors guide to Kuribayashi-Petri Cameras. Grantsburg, WI (USA): Centennial Photo Service, 1991. ISBN 0-931838-16-9.
- 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). Pp. 576 and 701.
Links
In Japanese:
- Advertisement for the Zeitax II and III published in the 23 September 1942 issue of Asahi Graph, reproduced in the Japanese camera page of the Gochamaze website
