introduction | original | pre-war | post war | Model I | Model II | Super 16 | Model IIIA | Tripod | Film | Filters | Waist Level finder
Post-war an all new product, made in the latter half of 1947 (22nd Showa). All of its appearance and components were redesigned and this is the model with the most number of variations.
There is an engraving on the top of the body in the roman alphabets "CPO"; or in Japanese katakana. This abbreviation means Central Purchase Office which existed in Japan during the occupation period. CPO was the section where occupation forces where able to purchase goods tax-free, so the engraving indicated if the item was CPO supplied.
Mycro Una f4.5/20mm lens, 3 speed shutter with a number of variations, mostly selling for 55-80USD with coloured leatherette models being 65-110USD.
The major distinctions are 2 stars or double line and engraved "Mycro PATENTS" or "Mycro PATENTS MADE IN JAPAN"
Patents Stars |
Patents Stars JK |
Patents Lines |
Patents Lines JK
MIJ Stars |
MIJ Stars CPO
| MIJ Lines |
MIJ Lines CPO
| Lines Shokai
| MIJ Green
LENS DATA | |
Lens Markings | None |
Mycro UNA 1:4.5 F=20mm | |
Mycro ANASTIGMAT 1:4.5 | |
Mycro ANASTIGMAT 1:4.5 (Thicker than others w/ large knurled ring) | |
Faceplate Colour | Black, printed or pressed |
Faceplate Markings | Mycro SANWA CO. LTD, 2 Stars, Swww Logo |
Mycro SANWA CO. LTD, 2 Double Lines, Swww Logo | |
Mycro SANWA SHOKAI, 2 Double Lines | |
Diaphragm | 11, 8, 5.6, 4.5 |
11, 8, 6.3, 4.5 | |
Diaphragm Scale | non pointer pin type |
pointer pin type | |
Shutter Speeds | 100, 50, 25, B |
25, 50, 100, B | |
Shutter Cocking | Notched Lever |
Shutter Lever | Thick |
Shutter Button | flat , plain |
Flat Reeded Edge | |
BODY FEATURES | |
Top Housing | Upright Finder, Sloping Right Side, Round Rear, Square Front, Glass |
Finder eyepiece | lined |
no lines | |
Top Markings | Mycro PATENTS |
Mycro PATENTS MADE IN JAPAN | |
Wind Knob | Small, 12mm, No Arrow, Small Pin, Reeded Edge with 2 Lines |
Small, 12mm, No Arrow, Large Pin, Reeded Edge with 2 Lines (wider spacing) | |
Large, 14mm, Open Feathered Arrow, Reeded Edge with 2 Lines | |
Large, 14mm, Filled Feathered Arrow, Reeded Edge with 2 Lines | |
Body Cover | Black - Large Grain |
Black - Pin Grain | |
Black - Smooth | |
Camera Hinge | 3-Part |
5-Part | |
Camera Back | Red Window, Round Frame - 5 Ridges, No Cover |
Tinted Window. Round Frame - 5 Ridges, Slide Cover, 2 Rivets, lined or not lined | |
Film chamber | normal |
with the plate spring to keep film tight | |
Inside of body | not painted |
painted black | |
Closure & Markings
|
Snap Close - No Markings |
Snap Close - MADE IN JAPAN | |
Snap Close - MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN | |
Camera Base | Clean |
Model | Mycro |
Finish/colour | chrome, black leatherette, black name plate |
Lens | Fixed |
Shutter | |
Aperture | Fixed |
Film Door lock | snap to shut |
Case | Stamped "Mycro" on the front |
Box | |
Instructions | |
Dimensions | 53 x 34 x 32 mm (width x height x depth) |
Weight | 80g |
Purchased | 2004/04/08 |
Date of Manufacture | |
Cost | 36USD |
Current Value | |
Auction Price | Ebay 2004/02/04 127.50USd with tripod, 2004/04/08 USD, *2004/04/08 36USD, 2004/09/27 23.50USD, 2004/11/07 10.49USD, 2004/11/19 200USD (original box for tripod set complete), 2004/12/17 61USD, 2004/12/18 19.50USD, 2005/01/20 72/98USD (with box of 6 films), 2005/04/10 9.99USD, 2005/04/22 15.50USD, 2005/04/27 11.50USD, 2005/05/19 38.51USD (box, 6 films in box), 2005/08/08 15.65USD,2005/09/25 22.51GBP (case, filter), 2006/01/29 15.50USD (case), 2006/03/14 32USD (case), 2006/05/22 18USD (case), 2006/08/25 21.04USD (case), 2006/09/05 40.35USD (case, film), 2006/10/30 40USD (with hood, filter and tripod), 2006/11/02 13.28USD (case), 2006/11/20 64.95USD (case), 2007/02/18 32.01USD (case), 2007/05/06 38.50USD (case, box), 2007/06/20 46USD, 2007/07/09 76USD (box, case), 2007/10/15 36USD |
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Last Updated on 20th October 2007