Suzuki Camera-Lite - Lighter Spy camera | Analogue camera

Rare Suzuki Camera Lite – 1950s Japanese Spy Camera & Lighter – Working!
A legendary piece of subminiature history from Suzuki Optical Co., Ltd.
This auction features the iconic Suzuki Camera Lite (Model A), a masterpiece of post-war Japanese engineering. Designed to look exactly like a high-end "Zippo" style lighter, this was a true "spy" camera used for discreet photography in the 1950s.
Technical Specifications:
• Manufacturer: Suzuki Optical Co., Ltd, Japan.
• Model: Camera Lite (Model A).
• Year: Circa 1950s.
• Film Type: Uses 8mm film.
• Shutter: Features both Manual and Automatic shutter modes.
• Dual Functionality: This unique device functions as both a camera and a working lighter.
Condition & Features:
• Mechanical Condition: The camera is in working condition, with the shutters firing as intended.
• Lighter Condition: The lighter is also in working condition, producing a spark.
• Aesthetics: The chrome body features a beautiful, vintage engine-turned "wave" pattern.
• Case: Includes its original protective carrying case in a matching blue ribbed texture.
Collector's Note:
The Suzuki Camera Lite is highly sought after by "Subminiature" and "Spy Camera" enthusiasts. Finding a genuine Model A that remains functional in both its camera and lighter mechanisms is a rare opportunity for any serious collector of 20th-century gadgetry.