Sanwa Mycro (New model, post-War)

introduction | original | pre-war | post war | Model I | Model II | Super 16 | Model IIIA | Tripod | Film | Filters | Waist Level finder

(1946, 21th Showa) The lens and shutter are the same as the pre-war model II, but the face plate is different. This version is more makeshift, with manufacturers wanting to ship goods quickly and the Japanese people were very poor. Products were made utilising parts from previous version. The Mycro New model may have a glass fitted finder eyepiece. The top part and body is soldered, and eyepiece was inserted simply. The inside of body and the metallic frame around the red window on the back were both painted black. Similar to the ORIGINAL model , the finish of the body of the Mycro NEW model (Post-war) is semi-lustre chrome plating, though the top is nickel plating. It has the engraving "Mycro PATENTS" on the top. Its font-size is different and little small when compared it with a Mycro I model (pre War).

3 band | 3 band Arrow | knurl

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 55x39x32 mm (width x height x depth)
Weight 74g
Purchased 2004/11/22 
Date of Manufacture  
Cost 60USD 
Current Value  
Auction Price Ebay  2003/07/02 262USD, 2003/12/28 202.50USD, 2004/02/14 82USD, 2004/05/18 69USD, 2004/09/17 128.49USD (with lens, hood, carry case), *2004/11/22 60USD (case), 2004/12/15 36USD (case, 3 bands), 2005/01/03 122.50USD (case)
Comment  missing finder eye piece


Last Updated on 28th February 2005