Franka Kamerawerk Explained

Franka Kamerawerk was a manufacturer of camera equipment situated in Bayreuth, Germany. It was founded by Franz Vyskocil in 1909. Company was known under several names during its life: Vysko-Fabrik Franz Vyskocil; Weigand & Vyskocil; Frankonia-Kamerawerk; Hogaschwerk; Franka-Kamerawerk.[1] By 1958 Franka had 154 employees and production of 650,000 cameras.[2]

In 1962 Franka was sold to Henry Wirgin (Wirgin) and camera production ceased in 1967.

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Notes and References

  1. http://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Franka-Werke/ Franka-Kamerawerk from Collectiblend
  2. http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Franka Franka-Kamerawerk from Camera-Wiki