Riken Roico

The Roico is a basic 35mm camera manufactured by the Japanese company Riken between 1940 and 1943. Produced during World War II, it was likely designed as an affordable, practical camera for domestic use, taking standard 135 film. Its design appears functional and straightforward, lacking any documented significant innovations or distinctive features that set it apart from other contemporary 35mm models. The Roico represents a typical, modest entry in the Japanese camera market of the early 1940s, focused on accessibility rather than groundbreaking technology or prestige.