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The '''Baby-Max''' is a Japanese [[subminiature]] taking ten 14x14mm images on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm. It was also produced under the names '''Barlux''' and '''Hit''', and it was a slightly larger and more modern version of the original [[Hit]] camera. It was certainly made in the 1950s by [[Tougodo]], as indicated by the use of the "Hit" brand.
 
The '''Baby-Max''' is a Japanese [[subminiature]] taking ten 14x14mm images on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm. It was also produced under the names '''Barlux''' and '''Hit''', and it was a slightly larger and more modern version of the original [[Hit]] camera. It was certainly made in the 1950s by [[Tougodo]], as indicated by the use of the "Hit" brand.
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The camera has an elongated body with polygonal ends. The viewfinder is integrated in the symmetrical top housing. The film is advanced by a knob on the photographer's left, and there is a small fake knob on the right. The back is hinged to the right and locked by a sliding bar on the left. It contains a single uncovered window in the middle.
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The camera has an elongated body with polygonal ends. The viewfinder is integrated in the symmetrical top housing. The film is advanced by a knob on the photographer's right, and there is a small fake knob on the left. The back is hinged to the right and locked by a sliding bar on the left. It contains a single uncovered window in the middle.
  
 
The lens has a fixed focus and aperture, and has no marking. The [[everset]] shutter is tripped by a lever. It gives <u>B</u>ulb and <u>I</u>nstant exposures, selected by a switch at the bottom of the barrel.
 
The lens has a fixed focus and aperture, and has no marking. The [[everset]] shutter is tripped by a lever. It gives <u>B</u>ulb and <u>I</u>nstant exposures, selected by a switch at the bottom of the barrel.
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The words ''MADE IN JAPAN'' appear under the lens on some examples of the Baby-Max and Hit, but not all.<REF> Compare the Baby-Max pictured in [https://web.archive.org/web/20130609144603/http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/hit.html this page at Fotomuseet i Osby] (archived), and in [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/babymax/babymax.htm this page at Submin.com], and the various Hit pictured in [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/babymax/babymax_hit.htm this page at Submin.com]. </REF>
  
 
The Baby-Max was sometimes sold in a blister, together with its ever-ready case and a box containing five rolls of film.<REF> Blister pictured in {{MK}}, p.928, and in [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/babymax/babymax_blister_pack.htm this page at Submin.com]. </REF>
 
The Baby-Max was sometimes sold in a blister, together with its ever-ready case and a box containing five rolls of film.<REF> Blister pictured in {{MK}}, p.928, and in [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/babymax/babymax_blister_pack.htm this page at Submin.com]. </REF>
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
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In English:
* [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/barlux/index.htm Baby-Max, Barlux and Hit] at [http://www.submin.com/ Submin.com]; also has [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/manuals/baby_max.htm English instructions for the Baby-Max]
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* [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/babymax/index.htm Baby-Max, Barlux and Hit] at [http://www.submin.com/ Submin.com]; also has [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/manuals/baby_max.htm English instructions for the Baby-Max]
 
* Baby-Max and Barlux among [http://www.subclub.org/shop/175mm.htm 17.5mm film cameras] at [http://www.subclub.org/ Subclub.org]
 
* Baby-Max and Barlux among [http://www.subclub.org/shop/175mm.htm 17.5mm film cameras] at [http://www.subclub.org/ Subclub.org]
 
* [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/Submin/babymax.htm Baby-Max] in [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/ Nigel Richards' website]
 
* [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/Submin/babymax.htm Baby-Max] in [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/ Nigel Richards' website]
* [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=185086&acat=185086&offset=1&_ssl=off Baby-Max] among other Japanese subminiature cameras, lot no.505 of auction no.17 (May 29, 2010) by [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/ Westlicht]
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* [https://wlpa.auction2000.se/auk/w.Object?inC=WLPA&inA=17&inO=505 Baby-Max] among other Japanese subminiature cameras; lot no.505 of the [https://wlpa.auction2000.se/auk/w.ObjectList?inSiteLang=&inC=WLPA&inA=17 17th Westlicht Photographica Auction] (May 29, 2010)
 
In Swedish:
 
In Swedish:
* Baby-Max among [http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/hit.html Hit-type cameras] at [http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/ Fotomuseet i Osby]
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* Baby-Max among [https://web.archive.org/web/20130609144603/http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/hit.html Hit-type cameras] (archived) at [http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/ Fotomuseet i Osby]
  
 
[[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]]
 
[[Category: Tougodo]]
 
[[Category: Tougodo]]
 
[[Category: B]]
 
[[Category: B]]

Revision as of 15:47, 6 July 2020

Japanese subminiature
on paper-backed roll film and round film (edit)
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cine film see Japanese cine film subminiature
110 film see Japanese 110 film

The Baby-Max is a Japanese subminiature taking ten 14x14mm images on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm. It was also produced under the names Barlux and Hit, and it was a slightly larger and more modern version of the original Hit camera. It was certainly made in the 1950s by Tougodo, as indicated by the use of the "Hit" brand.

Description

The camera has an elongated body with polygonal ends. The viewfinder is integrated in the symmetrical top housing. The film is advanced by a knob on the photographer's right, and there is a small fake knob on the left. The back is hinged to the right and locked by a sliding bar on the left. It contains a single uncovered window in the middle.

The lens has a fixed focus and aperture, and has no marking. The everset shutter is tripped by a lever. It gives Bulb and Instant exposures, selected by a switch at the bottom of the barrel.

Variations

The name variants only differ by the markings on the shutter plate and on the top housing, above the viewfinder:

Type name Top housing Shutter plate
Baby-Max[1] nothing BABY–MAX
Barlux[2] Barlux Barlux
Hit[3] Hit Hit

The words MADE IN JAPAN appear under the lens on some examples of the Baby-Max and Hit, but not all.[4]

The Baby-Max was sometimes sold in a blister, together with its ever-ready case and a box containing five rolls of film.[5]

Notes

  1. Examples pictured in Pritchard, p.79, in Sugiyama, item 5012, and in this page at Submin.com.
  2. Examples pictured in Pritchard, p.79, and in this page at Submin.com.
  3. Examples pictured in Pritchard, p.79, and in this page at Submin.com.
  4. Compare the Baby-Max pictured in this page at Fotomuseet i Osby (archived), and in this page at Submin.com, and the various Hit pictured in this page at Submin.com.
  5. Blister pictured in McKeown, p.928, and in this page at Submin.com.

Bibliography

  • McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P.928.
  • Pritchard, Michael and St. Denny, Douglas. Spy Cameras — A century of detective and subminiature cameras. London: Classic Collection Publications, 1993. ISBN 1-874485-00-3. Pp.77–9.
  • 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 5012.

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