The Glico lighter camera is a Japanese subminiature shaped as a lighter, taking 14×14mm pictures on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm. It is only known from a single example, pictured in Sugiyama.[1]
Description[]
The camera has the shape of an ordinary throw-away lighter, but is not functional as such. The top of the ligther is replaced by an eye-level viewfinder. The film is advanced by a small knob on the photographer's left. The shutter is tripped by a button on the right, near the bottom. There is a small selector on the same side, switching between Bulb and Instant exposures. The lens has a fixed focus and aperture, and has no marking.
Origin[]
It is said that the Glico lighter camera was offered by the company Ezaki Glico, certainly together with some of its confectionery products.[1] The date is given as 1962 in Sugiyama, but this is unconfirmed.[1]
Notes[]
Bibliography[]
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Item 5043.
Links[]
In English:
- Glico lighter camera (text only) at Submin.com
- Brief mention of the Glico lighter camera among 17.5mm film cameras at Subclub.org