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Asahi Bussan Super Olympic |
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Photos by VB text by VB. From the collection of VB. Last update 2023-10-31 par Sylvain Halgand.
Manufactured or assembled in Japan from (Before) 1937 to (After) 1937.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 30008
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Chronology of cameras Asahi Bussan
The distributor Candid Camera Supply Co. chose Asahi Bussan and its Olympic cameras as a supplier several times. This was evident with the Olympic Mod. C.
Apart from being constructed of Bakelite and having a Ukas 50 mm triplet lens, the Super Olympic shares few similarities with the mentioned camera.
In contrast to the Olympic C, even though it possesses a similar engraved ring, the Super Olympic D features a non-telescopic fixed lens and a removable back rather than a hinged one.
This camera holds historical significance, as its initial version competes with the Hansa Canon for the title of the first Japanese 35 mm film camera.
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This diagram created by VB allows us to measure the complexity of Ricoh's history.
| 1913 | A few Japanese scientists had the idea of establishing a research institute. |
| 1915 | The proposal for the creation of the Rikagaku Kenkyūsho Institute of Physical and Chemical Research is presented to the Japanese parliament. |
| 1917 | The Riken Institute and Foundation are established. |
| 1927 | The Rikagaku Kõgyõ K.K. is created to manufacture and distribute products resulting from research, such as photographic papers. |
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