Hope (Sugaya Model II)

Listed in "Spy Camera" page 76 Michael Pritchard and Douglas St. Denny as a Hope (from the top plate engraving) made by Sugaya Optical Company Limited the name plate is marked "Sugaya Model II". The camera's body shape is similar to that of the Midget.

Model Sugaya Model II
Finish/colour  
Lens  
Shutter B, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100
Aperture f3.5, 5.6,8, 11
Film Door lock  
Case  
Box  
Instructions  
Dimensions wxhxdmm (width x height x depth)
Weight g
Purchased  
Date of Manufacture  
Cost  
Current Value  
Auction Price Ebay 2004/05/14 38.51USD (Mycro Patents, Sugaya Model II Hope Anastigmat 1:4.5), 2005/02/08 24.50USD (case only), 2005/05/22 360GBP, 2007/06/20 129.50USD (right hand side leatherette missing)
Comment  

This name plate and lens barrel has also appeared on a version of the Mycro from Sanwa Co. Ltd (see below) which most likely was a modification performed post production.

 


Last Updated on 20th June 2007