Hanimex Compact R Camera

c. 1972
Overview

A black and silver camera with a soft leather case which encases the camera. On the top of the camera on the left is silver knob in which the middle section lifts up and allows the film to be rewound and then is pulled upwards to open the back of the camera. In the centre is a fitting for a flash and on the right is a silver button to press to take a picture and then there is a lever to push to the right to wind the film onwards. The camera has a plastic lens cap. Two metal latches on the side to attach to a leather strap. On the base of the camera is a screw hole to allow the camera to be attached to a tripod.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2026.330
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Leather
Metal
Plastic
Width
11 cm
Height or length
7.5000 cm
Depth
6 cm
Inscriptions and markings

In silver embossed lettering on black background is "HANIMEX", "COMPACT R".

On the lens black background, embossed white lettering is "HANIMAR", "1:2.8 140 MM", "DIN" (red) "ASA" green.

On the back embossed on a smooth section of the leather is "05 805566" and underneath is "TAIWAN".

Place made
Taiwan
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 10 September, 2026
Completeness
88
Permissions

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Katanning Historical Society

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View of Camera Case and Hanimex Compact R Camera
View of Camera Case and Hanimex Compact R Camera
View of Camera Case and Hanimex Compact R Camera
View of Hanimex Compact R Camera in Camera Case
View of Hanimex Compact R Camera in Camera Case
View of open Hanimex Compact R Camera
View of open Hanimex Compact R Camera

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