Hit Subminiature Camera

Object/Artifact

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Hit Subminiature Camera

Entry/Object ID

217

Tags

Iconic

Description

A tiny, Japanese-made subminiature camera from the mid-20th century. It features a chrome-finished body with black leatherette trim. This model was designed for 17.5mm roll film and features a fixed-focus "Hit" lens. These cameras became iconic as inexpensive souvenirs and "spy" novelties in the years following World War II. This unit is accompanied by its original orange-tan leather "ever-ready" style carrying case.

Category

Subminiature, Camera, 17.5 mm
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

HIT

Date made

1945 - 1955

Other Names

Name Type

Model

Other Name

Hit-Type

Accessories

Accessory

case