Tougodo Optical Meikai
The Tougodo Meikai is a Japanese-made film camera produced by Tougodo Optical. It is a collectible model that surfaces only occasionally on the secondary market, where interest comes primarily from collectors of mid-twentieth-century Japanese cameras.
With only one recorded UK auction hammer result, pricing for the Tougodo Meikai is hard to generalise — that single 2011 sale fetched £600 at saleroom level (wholesale, before commissions). On that thin evidence the Meikai sells for a figure well above commodity vintage cameras, but a buyer in 2026 should treat any quoted value as indicative rather than settled, since a single data point does not establish a reliable market range today.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2011
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_12987) Title: Tougodo Meikai
Description:
rare, side-by-side TLR for 3x4cm exposures on special roll film, Anastigmat 3.8/50mm M.K., spirit level on top-plate Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Tougodo Meikai worth?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £600 from 2011, so any current value should be read as an indicative reference rather than an established market price.
How much does a Tougodo Meikai sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction sale on record sold for £600 hammer; with so few comparables the price a given example fetches will depend heavily on condition, completeness, and bidder interest on the day.
Why is the price data for this camera so thin?
The Meikai appears infrequently in UK salerooms, which means there is not enough recent transaction history to calculate a reliable median or range.