The name Kiku is perhaps taken form the Japanese word for chrysanthemum - KIKU and a common given name in Japan. Despite the '16' in their name these cameras uses 17.5mm film like "HIT" style cameras. 2 3/8 in. w x 1 3/8 in. h x 1 7/8 in. deep with the filter on.

More like a mini-Leica there are further differences from the "HIT" style.

• The shutter release is on the top of the camera (not the lens).
• The frame counter window is green and has a sliding cover.
• The base has a twist lock and the back and base slides off to load the film.
• The lens can be un-screwed.
• Left hand small knob is a dummy.
• The lever on the body of the camera primes the shutter (Model II).

Marked Model I on the top this was the first version (below, top row) and lacks the cocking lever of the Model II.

Similar to the Model I but shutter cocks with separate lever on the front (below, bottom row). Sliding cover for exposure counter window on the back.

Last Updated on 20th September 2005