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Description

The listing, 1950's Spy Camera has ended.

This is a HIT mini (approx 2" x 1 1/4") made in Japan SPY CAMERA!!! These were made after the war. HIT has come to mean any camera w/features similar to the original model, even if made by another manufacturer. A HIT camera is generally a camera with:
single shutter speed
fixed focus lens
using 17.5mm paper backed film
a fixed aperature
producing a 14 x 14 image
body style similar to the original HIT
which this is an original! If you are into spy movies, collectibles, James Bond, etc. this is for you! The back opens and there is no rust that I can see. I suppose if you can find film for it, it would probably work! I have 3 more spy cameras and if this auction goes well, I might let go of another one! Also, if the credits go high enough I will include the leather case with it. :). It will be free shipping. Have fun! Would make a GREAT Valentine' s gift for that special ' hard to surprise' person!

Questions & Comments

I just want to leave a little info for You and any Others on this tiny "Hit Camera".... I did have an Original made in Japan in the Early 50's.... They were sold on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in NJ.... I was still in Jr High School and I had a small darkroom at home.... I had an Original with its Leather case, too.... Of course the film was Black & White AND.... When I ran out of their film.... I Kept the film's paper backing AND.... in the Darkroom.... I actually cut 16mm B&W film, taped its lead end inside the paper backing and shot fair photos on it !.... My family boated on the Chesapeake Bay AND..... I rigged it inside a Clear Glass Mason jar and tested it for underwater shots.... It worked !.... You can download Sharp photos of it in "Google.com" after selecting "Images".... Smile !.... Bob, retired in Texas U S A....

Jan 21st, 2012 at 1:50:33 AM PST by

Oops !.... I forgot to tell You.... I "Fanned" You and "Watching".... Bob....

Jan 21st, 2012 at 1:52:55 AM PST by

thank you! fanned you back.

Jan 21st, 2012 at 6:06:16 AM PST by

too cool! i think these are the coolest things. i bought them to try and make necklaces out of them lol still trying to figure it out.....short of soldering i don't know what to do! i re-design vintage pieces into wearable art! (jewelry) :=). thanks for the info and i am definitely going to check it out.

Jan 21st, 2012 at 6:09:27 AM PST by

page 30 of the google search is a hit camera!

Jan 24th, 2012 at 3:48:13 PM PST by

Looks really cool :) Fanned and watching!

Jan 21st, 2012 at 1:11:55 PM PST by

thank you! fanned you too :)

Jan 21st, 2012 at 4:33:30 PM PST by

Cool!

Jan 22nd, 2012 at 12:02:49 PM PST by

it is isn't it? :=)

Jan 22nd, 2012 at 12:09:38 PM PST by

hmmmmmm?

Jan 23rd, 2012 at 6:52:56 PM PST by

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Jan 23rd, 2012 at 7:33:53 PM PST by

To Your Fans and Watchers for Your "Hit Camera".... I can personally Guarantee that One of these Will become an Unusual Collectors' Keepsake !.... I got mine in about 1952.... That's more than a Half Century, ago !.... I No Longer have mine, But it really is a Made in Japan Original Mini Camera that uses Real Film that can be Refilled by cutting 16mm movie film that can be purchased at Camera Shops.... Where 14 x 14 has been described, that means that the image, on the film, IS 14mm x 14mm in size.... And Fun to Have and Show to others !.... These were inexpensive cameras in the past 1950s.... Military type "Spy Cameras" cost about $ 300 and Up, according to their Lenses and funtions, etc.... Just look up Camera prices for Minox and Gami brands, You might be surprised how Expensive they Are !.... I wish Someone "Luck" in winning this little Gem Collectors' "Hit" Camera.... Bob in Texas....

Jan 24th, 2012 at 5:48:55 AM PST by

Thank you Bob in Texas aka MajorHuff for the thumbs up on this! Since I have 3 other 'spy' cameras I thought I would spread the joy :+). As mentioned in my description, I will include the leather camera case with it if it goes high enough! Come back anytime to my auctions as I have some more 'interesting' stuff to auction!!

Jan 24th, 2012 at 7:56:18 AM PST by

photos of you taking pics with it in the mason jar ? i found a hit camera on pg 30. same leather case as I have!

Jan 24th, 2012 at 3:50:50 PM PST by

This is an excellent auction! Fanned you :-)

Jan 24th, 2012 at 4:44:44 PM PST by

Thank you! Fanned you :+)

Jan 24th, 2012 at 4:57:53 PM PST by

how interesting, cool! fanned and, of course, watching! Capt Janie in Iowa

Jan 27th, 2012 at 5:57:47 AM PST by

thank you and ty for watching. fanned you. watching your first aid kit

Jan 27th, 2012 at 6:41:52 AM PST by

what will it take to get the case with it

Jan 27th, 2012 at 3:27:30 PM PST by

gonna have to be at least 4000. sorry. i really thought it would do better than it has. your vintage 1950's bracelets and necklaces are the s***! ?+) I love them.

Jan 27th, 2012 at 3:36:36 PM PST by

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