introduction | original | pre-war | post war | Model I | Model II | Super 16 | Model IIIA | Tripod | Film | Filters | Waist Level finder
(1953, 28th Showa) There is no model III and no later IIIB. The lens and shutter are the same as the post-war model II, but with a slightly different body style, shorter more streamlined top plate, and an attractive, chromed face plate. The viewfinder was made a little bit smaller than in the earlier versions and it is even more difficult to use than the original. But the camera's features help make up for this deficiency. This is one of the few Hit-type cameras with adjustable shutter speeds and apertures. Speeds run from 1/25 - 1/100, plus B. Apertures run from f4.5 - 11.
The camera can accommodate a choice of film and lighting conditions. Accessories include a telephoto lens, hood, filters, cable release and tripod.
Some versions are marked "Mycro Camera Company Ltd." others "Sanwa Co. Ltd". At one time the rarest Mycro, but an unknown quality of un-sold stock turned up in 1991 and these cameras now sell for 60-90USD.
black | black lines | white
LENS DATA | |
Lens Markings | Mycro UNA 1:4.5 F=20mm |
Faceplate Colour | Black |
Silver | |
Faceplate Markings
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Mycro SANWA CO. LTD, COATED LENS, 2 Stars, Swww Logo |
Mycro SANWA CO. LTD, COATED LENS, 2 Double Lines, Swww Logo | |
Mycro MYCRO CAMERA COMPANY LTD, una logo on black base | |
Mycro MYCRO CAMERA COMPANY LTD, una logo on grey base | |
Diaphragm | 11, 8, 5.6, 4.5 |
Shutter Speeds | 25, 50, 100, B |
Shutter Cocking | Notched Lever |
Shutter Lever | Thick |
Cable Release | |
Shutter Button | Rounded Reeded Edge |
BODY FEATURES | |
Top Housing | Upright Finder, Flattened, Round Rear, Square Front, Glass |
Upright Finder, Flattened, Round Rear, Rectangle Front, Glass | |
Finder | square object window |
rectangle object window | |
Top Markings | Mycro III A |
Wind Knob | Large, Filled Feathered Arrow, Reeded Edge with 2 Lines |
Body Cover | Black - Large Grain |
Camera Hinge | 5-Part |
Camera Back | Tinted Window. Round Frame - 5 Ridges, Slide Cover, 2 Rivets |
Closure & Markings | Bar with Slide - Attached to Rear Cover - JAPAN |
Camera Base | Clean |
Picture Size | 10x10 mm |
10x14 mm |
System kit sold for 301USD on 2005/07/04
Last Updated on 5th July 2005