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| In 1945, the company decided to produce cameras for civil use, and in April 1946, it was decided to develop two camera models: a 6×6cm TLR and a 35mm camera. It is said that the TLR had automatic film advance and an 8cm f/3.5 lens. A mock-up was exhibited on 25 July 1946, and the trademark "Nikoflex" was applied for on 5 August 1946 and granted on 24 February 1947 (the same day as "Nikon") |
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is said that one or several prototypes were built, apparently in the
second half of 1946. The Japanese industry was much disorganized at the
time, and it seems that leaf shutters were in short supply. None of the Prontor
copies available on the market was found satisfactory, and Nippon
Kōgaku planned to make its own copy of the Compur.
It is said that this was found too expensive, and the Nikoflex was
finally shelved for that reason. It is also likely that the rangefinder
Nikon with interchangeable lens looked more exciting and more promising
to the company's executives, because a full range of lenses could be
offered for the camera. |
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