Taiyokoki Viscawide 16
The Taiyokoki Viscawide 16 is a Japanese-made panoramic subminiature camera that uses 16mm film to produce wide-format frames. It was sold as a specialist tool for panoramic photography in a pocketable format.
Hammer prices at UK auction for the Viscawide 16 sit around the £290 mark today, based on a single recorded saleroom result of £288 in late 2025. With only one verified hammer figure on file, the wider value range is not yet well established, and outcomes will swing with completeness of the outfit and cosmetic condition.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £288 | £230 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 119) Title: A Taiyokoki Viscawide-16 Panoramic Camera
Description:
silver, body VG, shutter fires and advances. |
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| May 2024 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 238) Title: A Taiyokoki Viscawide-16 ST-D Panoramic Camera
Description:
1961, chrome, serial no. 69084, with Lausar f/3.5 25mm lens, body, VG, shutter not working, lens, VG, some light internal haze |
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| Apr 2024 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 188) Title: A Taiyokoki Viscawide-16 ST-D Subminiature Panoramic Camera
Description:
made in Japan, circa 1961, serial no.64867, with a Tomioka Lausar f/3.5 25mm lens, shutter not working, body G, no film cassettes |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 200 | £177 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_35853) Title: Taiyokoki Viscawide 16
Description:
subminiature panoramic camera for 120° exposures on 16mm film, in mint condition, complete set with case, maker's box, strap and instructions Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 220 | £183 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_29869) Title: Taiyokoki Viscawide 16
Description:
subminiature panoramic camera for 120° exposures on 16mm film, mint with case, maker's box and instructions Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 220 | £150 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16028) Title: Taiyokoki Viscawide 16
Description:
subminiature panoramic camera for 120° exposures on 16mm film, mint in maker's box with instructions Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 250 | £171 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_27031) Title: Taiyokoki Viscawide 16
Description:
subminiature panoramic camera for 120° exposures on 16mm film, mint in maker's box with instructions Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2005 | £156 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 224) Title: Viscawide-16 no. 61370
Description:
Viscawide-16 no. 61370 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2003 | £117 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 699) Title: Viscawide-16 ST-D no. 65159
Description:
Viscawide-16 ST-D no. 65159 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 250 | £159 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_20876) Title: TAIYOKOKI VISCAWIDE 16
Description:
Panoramic camera for 10 exposures 10x46mm on 16mm film, 120° angle of view |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Taiyokoki Viscawide 16 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer data, a Viscawide 16 sold for £288 in November 2025, which is the only verified recent saleroom price on file.
How much does a Viscawide 16 sell for at auction?
Recent evidence points to a price around £290 at hammer, though with only one recorded sale the true market range is not yet reliably defined.
What affects the value of a Viscawide 16?
Working shutter and film transport, clean optics, and the presence of original accessories such as the case and 16mm cassettes are the main factors that affect what a Viscawide 16 sells for.