HOMER SUBMINIATURE CAMERAS

Different cameras have used the Homer name. They were made by different manufacturers, but they all used 17.5mm film. Who would have guessed that the "Homer" name would be so popular in Japan?

Homer

One camera with the Homer name was a definite Hit-type camera and, of course, it was made by Tougodo, and uses 17.5mm paper-backed film.
Homer No. 1

(1960) It is a rather large, boxy, 17.5mm camera from Japan. The lens is a meniscus optic with 2 stops for sunny (f11?) and cloudy (f5.6?) weather -- changed by a lever on top of the lens -- and indicated with red symbols above the lens. The shutter speed is fixed (1/50 second) and it is fixed focus. A convenient thumbwheel advances the film until the next frame number on paper backing is visible through a green window on the camera's back. It is usually seen with a green/grey metal & leatherette exterior, but it was also available in black. It is not listed in most "Hit lists" because of its uncommon size and shape, but it is easier to hold and use than most "Hit" cameras -- plus it produces the same fuzzy -- I mean, LOMO -- results!
Homer 16

(1960) Despite the name, this camera uses 17.5mm paper-backed film (14x14mm image) but is shaped like a small rangefinder. It even has a fake meter. Like the Hit-styled Homer (above), it was made by Tougodo, and is the same as the Toyoca Ace and the Prince Ruby.

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HOMER SUBMINIATURE CAMERAS

Homer

Homer No. 1

Homer 16