Kiku 16
MORITA - 1956 - JAPAN (TOKYO)
- Subminiature
- 16 mm
- Rare
The Kiku 16, measuring under 6 cm, stands as one among the myriad of subminiature cameras that emerged from Japan in the mid-1950s.
What sets the Kiku 16 apart is its remarkably refined craftsmanship, seemingly crafted to emulate a miniature version of a Leica. A button located atop the camera's cover, adjacent to the viewfinder, activates the shutter, while the cocking mechanism occupies the position where a timer might be found. The camera even includes a mock rewind knob at the upper left, reminiscent of those on 35mm cameras. Additionally, a knob on the front enables the choice between Bulb and Instant exposures, echoing the slow-speed dial of the Leica III.
Produced for just a year, the Kiku 16 retains its allure as an immensely captivating camera, evoking an intriguing sense of scale distortion upon handling.
Associated project shares
- 1 Share of the 99 Cameras Club project
Discover the club's camera collection.
99 Cameras Club for updates.
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Note : This Collectible is not an official product from the represented camera manufacturer. It is a replica of an individual camera from the club's collection and holds no rights or relationships with its manufacturer. It should be regarded only as a token of patronage to the 99 Cameras Club.
MORITA - 1956 - JAPAN (TOKYO)
- Subminiature
- 16 mm
- Rare
The Kiku 16, measuring under 6 cm, stands as one among the myriad of subminiature cameras that emerged from Japan in the mid-1950s.
What sets the Kiku 16 apart is its remarkably refined craftsmanship, seemingly crafted to emulate a miniature version of a Leica. A button located atop the camera's cover, adjacent to the viewfinder, activates the shutter, while the cocking mechanism occupies the position where a timer might be found. The camera even includes a mock rewind knob at the upper left, reminiscent of those on 35mm cameras. Additionally, a knob on the front enables the choice between Bulb and Instant exposures, echoing the slow-speed dial of the Leica III.
Produced for just a year, the Kiku 16 retains its allure as an immensely captivating camera, evoking an intriguing sense of scale distortion upon handling.
Associated project shares
- 1 Share of the 99 Cameras Club project
Discover the club's camera collection.
99 Cameras Club for updates.
Read the term and conditions.
Note : This Collectible is not an official product from the represented camera manufacturer. It is a replica of an individual camera from the club's collection and holds no rights or relationships with its manufacturer. It should be regarded only as a token of patronage to the 99 Cameras Club.
