Mighty, Toko (brown leatherette, white name plate)

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Manufactured in 1947 by Toko the Mighty as a  25mm f4.5 fixed-focus lens and shutter speeds of B and I. A "HIT"-type camera featuring a waist-level finder built-in next to the regular viewfinder.

The lens is a meniscus-type and is marked TOKO 1:4.5 T.K.P.W.

The bottom of the camera is marked "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN." and the back of the case near the press stud.

The name plate is either white (silver) or black and different leatherettes have been seen including black, light and dark brown.

Model Mighty Toko P.W.
Finish/colour chrome, brown leatherette, white name plate
Lens 25mm f4.5 Toko T.K.P.W.
Shutter I and B
Aperture Fixed
Film Door lock snap to shut
Case "Mighty" stamped on the front, brown
Box  
Instructions
Dimensions 55x36x33mm (width x height x depth)
Weight g
Purchased  
Date of Manufacture  
Cost  
Current Value
Auction Price Ebay 2002/12/02 82USD, 2004/09/22 246.01USD (with hood, close up lens, carry case), 2005/03/13 225GBP (box with case, filter, hood, 6 box of film)
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Picture courtsey of Brendan Devlin


Last Updated on 14th April 2005