Camera Lite camera Model B

Subminiature camera for 8mm wide film 6x6mm concealed in cigarette lighter', with original carton and instruction.

Camera Lite Camera, Model B, made by the Suzuki Optical Company in Japan in 1955.

An unusual combination of sub miniature cine camera and cigarette lighter, the Camera Lite took specially manufactured 8mm wide film in small magazines. In 1953 the Suzuki Optical Company’s Echo 8 sub miniature lighter/camera was featured in ‘Roman Holiday’ (Paramount Pictures). The film increased demand which Suzuki could not keep up with. As a result they brought out the Camera Lite as a cheaper, simpler version of the Echo 8.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/7147
type:
sub miniature camera, cigarette lighter, box - container and instructions
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Camera Lite camera Model B

Camera Lite camera Model B

Subminiature camera for 8mm wide film 6x6mm concealed in cigarette lighter' f/8 lens, B/I shutter, fixed focus; frame finder in lighter top; functioning flint/petrol ligther.

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Camera Lite Camera, Model B, made by the Suzuki Optical Company in Japan in 1955.

An unusual combination of sub miniature cine camera and cigarette lighter, the Camera Lite took specially manufactured 8mm wide film in small magazines. In 1953 the Suzuki Optical Company’s Echo 8 sub miniature lighter/camera was featured in ‘Roman Holiday’ (Paramount Pictures). The film increased demand which Suzuki could not keep up with. As a result they brought out the Camera Lite as a cheaper, simpler version of the Echo 8.

Materials:
metal plated (unknown) , glass and flint
Object Number:
1990-5036/7147/1
type:
sub miniature camera and cigarette lighter
Packaging for Camera Lite camera Model B

Packaging for Camera Lite camera Model B

Original carton with plastic slip case and instruction leaflet 'Picture taking with 'Camera Lite''.

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Camera Lite Camera, Model B, made by the Suzuki Optical Company in Japan in 1955.

An unusual combination of sub miniature cine camera and cigarette lighter, the Camera Lite took specially manufactured 8mm wide film in small magazines. In 1953 the Suzuki Optical Company’s Echo 8 sub miniature lighter/camera was featured in ‘Roman Holiday’ (Paramount Pictures). The film increased demand which Suzuki could not keep up with. As a result they brought out the Camera Lite as a cheaper, simpler version of the Echo 8.

Materials:
cardboard , paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/7147/2
type:
carton
Box of film for Camera Lite camera Model B

Box of film for Camera Lite camera Model B

Box of 3 Minori Pan SS films for Suzuki Camera Lite Model b. 6x6mm 20 exposures; high speed, non-halation, fine grade, ultra. Develop before January 1957. With instruction leaflet.

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Camera Lite Camera, Model B, made by the Suzuki Optical Company in Japan in 1955.

An unusual combination of sub miniature cine camera and cigarette lighter, the Camera Lite took specially manufactured 8mm wide film in small magazines. In 1953 the Suzuki Optical Company’s Echo 8 sub miniature lighter/camera was featured in ‘Roman Holiday’ (Paramount Pictures). The film increased demand which Suzuki could not keep up with. As a result they brought out the Camera Lite as a cheaper, simpler version of the Echo 8.

Materials:
cardboard and rollfilm
Object Number:
1990-5036/7147/3
type:
sub miniature camera and cigarette lighter