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Jeanette
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3/28/2006
20:05:32
Subject: Okaya Optic
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I have a Lord IV B camera made by Okaya Optic in Japan. This dates back to the early 1900s I think. Can anyone suggest where I can start researching this manufacturer and how much this camera is worth? I'm new to this collecting business.
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Jeanette


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4/02/2006
21:25:36
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According to McKeown 2001/02 issue 11th ed. titled "Price guide to Antique & Classic Cameras", p.512 Okaya Lord IV A and Lord IV B are both 35mm cameras with coupled rangefinder with 2.8/40 Highkor lens fitted in Seikosha-MX shutter and approx. produced in 1955-1956. Hope this helps ... good luck !


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4/03/2006
20:23:10
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Thank you for your assistance. I appreciate it.


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