Contents 1 Kondo Seikō 2 Kondo Optical Works 3 Notes 4 Bibliography

Kondo Seikō Edit

The Seica, Andes Four and Cordlef are attributed by some sources to a company called Kondo Seikō (近藤精工), whereas others attribute the Seica to Riken Kōgaku Kōgyō.^[1] Nothing else is known about this company.

Kondo Optical Works Edit

The Cometflex Japanese pseudo-TLR is attributed to a company called Kondo Optical Works by Sugiyama,^[2] and has a KONDOX MADE IN JAPAN marking. Nothing else is known about this company.

Notes Edit

1. ↑ Kondo Seikō: Sugiyama, items 2005, 3003 and 3051; McKeown, p.537. Riken Kōgaku Kōgyō: Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.337, Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.14, p.21. Japanese writing 近藤精工: Sugiyama, item 3051.
2. ↑ Sugiyama, items 4118–9.

Bibliography Edit

• 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).
• 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.