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| − | In 1989 the ''Sansei |
+ | In 1989 the ''Sansei Kōki Co., Ltd.'' (三星光機株式会社) took its camera brand name '''Goko''' as its company name, ''Goko Camera Co., Ltd.'' (Gokoカメラ株式会社<REF> With Goko in Roman letters. </REF>) The company had been founded in 1953 by Gotō Tadashi (後藤 正). It produced optical parts and accessories for different types of cameras. In 1960 it changed their leading product to 8mm film editor. Its Ina (伊那) factory in Nakagawa, Nagano Prefecture (Japan) which produced plastic parts fully automatically ("no-man-power") became famous in 1967 as model company for rationalization. |
| − | In 1982 Goko got into the camera |
+ | In 1982 Goko got into the camera-making business by introducing its patented UF (Universal Focus) camera, a fixed-focus camera for both, macro and infinity focusing. It was one of the first viewfinder cameras usable with motor drive for film advance. |
Nowadays Goko has become a company group. One of its camera branches is located in Malaysia. |
Nowadays Goko has become a company group. One of its camera branches is located in Malaysia. |
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+ | ==Cameras== |
| − | Many of |
+ | Many of Goko's cameras are sold together with accessories for macro photography, or such accessories are available. |
===35mm=== |
===35mm=== |
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+ | *Goko UF-1 |
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+ | *Goko UF-2 |
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+ | *[[Goko FR-350|Goko FR-350 Macromax]] |
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+ | *[[Goko HMB-135]] |
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and more |
and more |
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===APS=== |
===APS=== |
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+ | *[[Goko Macromax FR 2200]] |
| + | *Goko Maginon P-75 AF |
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+ | *Goko HMB-240 |
and more |
and more |
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+ | ==Notes== |
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| + | * [http://www.goko.co.jp/english/ GOKO Group] |
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| + | * [http://www.gokocamera.com/english/ GOKO Camera Imaging Div. Product Page] |
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Latest revision as of 11:24, 28 February 2020
In 1989 the Sansei Kōki Co., Ltd. (三星光機株式会社) took its camera brand name Goko as its company name, Goko Camera Co., Ltd. (Gokoカメラ株式会社[1]) The company had been founded in 1953 by Gotō Tadashi (後藤 正). It produced optical parts and accessories for different types of cameras. In 1960 it changed their leading product to 8mm film editor. Its Ina (伊那) factory in Nakagawa, Nagano Prefecture (Japan) which produced plastic parts fully automatically ("no-man-power") became famous in 1967 as model company for rationalization.
In 1982 Goko got into the camera-making business by introducing its patented UF (Universal Focus) camera, a fixed-focus camera for both, macro and infinity focusing. It was one of the first viewfinder cameras usable with motor drive for film advance.
Nowadays Goko has become a company group. One of its camera branches is located in Malaysia.
Cameras[]
Many of Goko's cameras are sold together with accessories for macro photography, or such accessories are available.
35mm[]
- Goko UF-1
- Goko UF-2
- Goko UF-70 Tele
- Goko FR-350 Macromax
- Goko HMB-135
and more
APS[]
- Goko Macromax FR 2200
- Goko Maginon P-75 AF
- Goko HMB-240
and more
Notes[]
- ↑ With Goko in Roman letters.