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The Tsubasa Kiko III is an improved version of the [[Tsubasa Nettar]], and has the same horizontal folding body with struts similar to the [[Ikonta A]]. | The Tsubasa Kiko III is an improved version of the [[Tsubasa Nettar]], and has the same horizontal folding body with struts similar to the [[Ikonta A]]. | ||
− | At the bottom right of the body, the advance knob seems to be replaced by an advance key. The folding optical finder is replaced by a direct vision eye level finder and a waist level [[brilliant finder]] under a short top housing, with an accessory shoe between both. The front of the top housing is engraved ''Kiko Three'', and there is a body release protruding on the right. There is a red window in the top left of the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. The folding bed is embossed ''KIKO''. At least two examples observed | + | At the bottom right of the body, the advance knob seems to be replaced by an advance key. The folding optical finder is replaced by a direct vision eye level finder and a waist level [[brilliant finder]] under a short top housing, with an accessory shoe between both. The front of the top housing is engraved ''Kiko Three'', and there is a body release protruding on the right. There is a red window in the top left of the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. The folding bed is embossed ''KIKO''. At least two examples observed in online auctions have a big ''KSK'' (or maybe ''NSK'') marking on top of the eye level viewfinder, the signification is unknown but similar markings were observed on examples of the [[Gotex]], [[Semi Kulax]] and [[Kiko Semi]]. |
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Revision as of 22:52, 24 October 2007
The Tsubasa Kiko III (ツバサキコーⅢ型) or Tsubasa Kiko Three (ツバサキコースリー) is a Japanese 4.5×6 folder made by the company Optochrom in 1941.
Description
The Tsubasa Kiko III is an improved version of the Tsubasa Nettar, and has the same horizontal folding body with struts similar to the Ikonta A.
At the bottom right of the body, the advance knob seems to be replaced by an advance key. The folding optical finder is replaced by a direct vision eye level finder and a waist level brilliant finder under a short top housing, with an accessory shoe between both. The front of the top housing is engraved Kiko Three, and there is a body release protruding on the right. There is a red window in the top left of the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. The folding bed is embossed KIKO. At least two examples observed in online auctions have a big KSK (or maybe NSK) marking on top of the eye level viewfinder, the signification is unknown but similar markings were observed on examples of the Gotex, Semi Kulax and Kiko Semi.
Advertisements
The camera is advertised in 1941[1] together with the Tsubasa Super Semi. Two variants are offered, one with a Lucomar f:4.5 lens and a Kikō (キコー) T, B, 5–200 shutter (¥85), the other with an Erinar f:3.5 lens and a Kikō (キコー) T, B, 1–200 shutter (¥130)[2].
Pictures
Tsubasa Kiko III, Eagle Anastigmat 75mm f/3.5 lens no. 3512, Pisco shutter, KSK marking. Pictures courtesy of Dan Orton. (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ Advertisement for the Tsubasa Kiko III and Tsubasa Super Semi, published in the March 1941 issue of Shashin Bunka, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 152.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi says that the camera appears in Kamera Zukan by Sugiyama and Naoi with a different lens and shutter. McKeown mentions an U.L.L. Anastigmat 7.5cm f:4.5 lens and a Kenzio T, B, 25–150 shutter, and the source is maybe the same book by Sugiyama.
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 152.
- 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. 464.
Timeline
Kigawa timeline ( ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Type | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3×4 | rigid | Baby Chrome | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baby Oso | Tsubasa Oso | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tsubasa Arawashi | ... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4×6.5 | telescopic | Tsubasa Chrome | ... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
folding | Tsubasa Spring | ... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4.5×6 | strut folding | Semi Chrome B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
horizontal folding | Tsubasa Super Semi | ... | _ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tsubasa II Super Semi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tsubasa Nettar | Tsubasa Kiko Three | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
vertical folding | Semi Chrome A | Semi Sixteenth (dates unclear) |
Semi Kulax | Kiko Semi | ... | _ | Tsubasa Semi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6×6 | horizontal folding | Gotex | ... | ... | Poppy Six (dates unknown) |
... | Carl Six | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TLR | Kiko Flex | Tsubasaflex | Graceflex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16mm | subminiature | ... | Poppy (dates unknown) |
... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Manufacturer: | ... | Kigawa Seimitsu | ... | Kigawa Kōgaku | Carl Kōgaku | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shin Nippon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributor: | Optochrom-sha | ... | Nichiei Shōkai | Kikō Shōji | ... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cameras whose actual existence is dubious are in a lighter shade. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cameras in yellow are variants sold and maybe assembled by other companies. |