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| − | The '''Toyoca 16''' is a Japanese [[subminiature]] camera made around 1957 by [[Tougodo]] | + | The '''Toyoca 16''' is a Japanese [[subminiature]] camera made around 1957 by [[Tougodo]]. The '''Kute''' and '''Saga 16''' are name variants, and the '''Hit-II''' is a slightly redesigned version. Despite their names, all the models take ten 14×14mm exposures on 17.5mm rollfilm. |
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| + | == Toyoca 16 and name variants == | ||
| + | === Description === | ||
| + | The Toyoca 16 has a rounded body, inspired by contemporary 35mm viewfinder cameras and larger than other [[Hit]]-type cameras. It is comparable in size and style to the [[Saica, Kiku 16, Gem 16 and Halmat|Kiku 16 or Gem 16]] by [[Morita]]. | ||
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| + | The bottom plate is removable for film loading. It is held by a large screw, and has a tripod thread on one side. The back is fixed, and contains an uncovered red window for film advance control. The advance knob is at the top right, as seen by the photographer, and there is a fake rewind knob at the top left, mimicking that of 35mm cameras, and a small strap lug underneath. There is also a fake body release on the top plate, next to the viewfinder housing. | ||
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| + | The shutter is actually released by a lever on the side of the lens. It only gives <u>B</u>ulb and <u>I</u>nstant exposures, selected by an index on the other side of the lens. | ||
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| + | The lens barrel is silver finished and has various fake rings, imitating the chrome lenses of 35mm rangefinder cameras. The lens has a fixed focus and a small fixed aperture, reported as f/11 in some sources.<REF> F/11: {{SUG}}, item 5152–5. </REF> | ||
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| + | The camera sometimes comes with an accessory filter or hood, in a heavy push-on mount almost doubling the length of the lens barrel. A miniature tripod was also available as an accessory.<REF> See the pictures in [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/toyoca/toyoca_16ii_tripod.htm this page at Submin.com]. </REF> | ||
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| + | == Hit-II == | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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Revision as of 21:46, 6 November 2008
The Toyoca 16 is a Japanese subminiature camera made around 1957 by Tougodo. The Kute and Saga 16 are name variants, and the Hit-II is a slightly redesigned version. Despite their names, all the models take ten 14×14mm exposures on 17.5mm rollfilm.
Toyoca 16 and name variants
Description
The Toyoca 16 has a rounded body, inspired by contemporary 35mm viewfinder cameras and larger than other Hit-type cameras. It is comparable in size and style to the Kiku 16 or Gem 16 by Morita.
The bottom plate is removable for film loading. It is held by a large screw, and has a tripod thread on one side. The back is fixed, and contains an uncovered red window for film advance control. The advance knob is at the top right, as seen by the photographer, and there is a fake rewind knob at the top left, mimicking that of 35mm cameras, and a small strap lug underneath. There is also a fake body release on the top plate, next to the viewfinder housing.
The shutter is actually released by a lever on the side of the lens. It only gives Bulb and Instant exposures, selected by an index on the other side of the lens.
The lens barrel is silver finished and has various fake rings, imitating the chrome lenses of 35mm rangefinder cameras. The lens has a fixed focus and a small fixed aperture, reported as f/11 in some sources.[1]
The camera sometimes comes with an accessory filter or hood, in a heavy push-on mount almost doubling the length of the lens barrel. A miniature tripod was also available as an accessory.[2]
Hit-II
Notes
- ↑ F/11: Sugiyama, item 5152–5.
- ↑ See the pictures in this page at Submin.com.
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. Item 1393.
- 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.932.
- Pritchard, Michael and St. Denny, Douglas. Spy Cameras — A century of detective and subminiature cameras. London: Classic Collection Publications, 1993. ISBN 1-874485-00-3. P.77 (brief mention only).
- 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. Items 5152–3.
Links
In English:
- Toyoca 16 and Hit-II at Submin.com; also has English instructions for the Toyoca 16
- Toyoca 16 in Nigel Richards' website
- Toyoca 16 at Benbojo's Classic Cameras
- Hit II in a page on Hit cameras at the Subminiature site of Gary Sivertsen
