Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Rokuohsha Konishiroku Type F-8 Style Aerial Camera Shell - Serial 2642

Original Item: Only One Available. Various Japanese companies manufactured aerial cameras. Most were made for the Japanese military forces before and during World War II. Further cameras, such as the Konica Type G, were made after 1945 for Japan's Self-Defense Forces or for other countries.

This is a great example of the Japanese aerial camera based off of the Type F-8 Fairchild camera. This example is only the shell and the actual camera is no longer inside of the shell. Additionally, one of the wooden handles is partially broken off. This is a good representative example for your collection!

There is a data plate with a company logo and the serial number 2642. The flip-up sight still works, but we have no information on how to operate this piece. The back is inscribed in white paint T–,55. The set measures roughly 14 x 14½ x 13 ¾”. A very hefty piece which retains its paint well but there is heavy cracking and crazing.

A great example of Japanese aerial photography technology. An example just like this one can be found on the Smithsonian website! Ready for display!