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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Camera Flash - Hanimex

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Hanimex

c. 1950

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Overview

Item A: Camera flash
Item B: Packaging box

Historical information

The Hanimex Compact Model II BC Flashgun is a battery-operated flash unit. Popular in the mid-20th century (likely 1950s-60s). Designed for film cameras that had a "hot shoe" or flash connector, using replaceable flashbulbs (BC bulbs) and a specific battery (like a 15V) to create a bright flash for low-light photography. Functions as an external flash for basic point-and-shoot cameras before electronic flashes dominated.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.008

Item type

Themes

Material

Inscriptions and markings

Item A: "Hanimex Compact II"
Item B: "Hanimex. Compact Model II. BC Flashgun. Made in Japan.

Contextual information

Flashbulbs (BC): It uses replaceable flashbulbs (often called "BC bulbs," referring to the Battery-Condenser circuit) that burn out after each use, requiring replacement.

Keywords

Camera Accessories

Place made

Japan

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 7 January, 2026

Completeness

100

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