No. 98162437

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Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (Chiyoko/Minolta) Konan with Promar 3,5/75mm | Analogue folding camera
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€ 2
10 weeks ago

Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (Chiyoko/Minolta) Konan with Promar 3,5/75mm | Analogue folding camera

A scarce Japanese folding camera from Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (later Minolta), often referred to as the Konan Flicker. Produced in the late 1940s to early 1950s. Designed for 120 roll film, it produces medium-format negatives (6x4.5 cm). This camera reflects Japan’s transitional period of camera-making, inspired by prewar German folding designs but with distinct early Minolta engineering. Details: - Origin: Japan - Period: c. late 1940s–1950s - Brand: Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (Chiyoko/Minolta) - Model: Konan Flicker folding camera - Lens: Chiyoko Promar 75mm f/3.5 - Shutter: 1s – 1/200s + Bulb - Film type: 120 roll film (medium format, 6x4.5cm) Condition: The shutter was released. There is some peeling on the exterior. Other operations have not been confirmed. Please understand the condition before you purchase it. A fine piece of photographic history, ideal for collectors of early Japanese cameras and Minolta heritage. Method of Shipment FedEx or Japan Post NOTICE The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post. Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks. Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond. If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee. I appreciate your cooperation.

No. 98162437

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Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (Chiyoko/Minolta) Konan with Promar 3,5/75mm | Analogue folding camera

Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (Chiyoko/Minolta) Konan with Promar 3,5/75mm | Analogue folding camera

A scarce Japanese folding camera from Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (later Minolta), often referred to as the Konan Flicker. Produced in the late 1940s to early 1950s. Designed for 120 roll film, it produces medium-format negatives (6x4.5 cm).
This camera reflects Japan’s transitional period of camera-making, inspired by prewar German folding designs but with distinct early Minolta engineering.

Details:
- Origin: Japan
- Period: c. late 1940s–1950s
- Brand: Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (Chiyoko/Minolta)
- Model: Konan Flicker folding camera
- Lens: Chiyoko Promar 75mm f/3.5
- Shutter: 1s – 1/200s + Bulb
- Film type: 120 roll film (medium format, 6x4.5cm)

Condition:
The shutter was released. There is some peeling on the exterior.
Other operations have not been confirmed. Please understand the condition before you purchase it.

A fine piece of photographic history, ideal for collectors of early Japanese cameras and Minolta heritage.


Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post

NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.

Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond. If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Final bid
€ 2
Thorsten Pöllath
Expert
Estimate  € 140 - € 210

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