Franka Kamerawerk

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. By 1958 Franka had 154 employees and production of 650,000 cameras.

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

Camera models

 * Bonafix
 * Bubi
 * Champion
 * Francolor
 * Franka
 * Frankamatic
 * Frankarette
 * Record
 * Rolfix
 * Rollop
 * Solida
 * Solida Record
 * Solida Jr.
 * Super Frankarette
 * Weitz