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Introduced in 1953, the [[Finetta]] 88  was produced by [[Saraber]]/[[Finetta | Finetta Werke]] in Goslar (Germany) and also imported to Australia by [[Hanimex]] rebadged as  'Hanimar'. It has a lightweight aluminium body with a completely removable back. The camera is known with grey and black covering.  The [[Finetta]] 88 has with exchangeable lenses via a simple [[bayonet]]. Three lenses were available: Finetar 4/43, Finetar 2.8/45, and Finetar 6.3/70.
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Introduced in 1953, the '''Finetta 88''' was produced by [[Saraber]]/[[Finetta | Finetta Werke]] in Goslar (Germany) and also imported to Australia by [[Hanimex]] rebadged as  'Hanimar'. It has a lightweight aluminium body with a completely removable back. The camera is known with grey and black covering.  The [[Finetta]] 88 has with exchangeable lenses via a simple [[bayonet]]. Three lenses were available: Finetar 4/43, Finetar 2.8/45, and Finetar 6.3/70.
 
To ensure that the film plane remains flat, the camera has a flip-up pressure plate attached to the body, rather than the standard spring-loaded plate attached to the back. Film-advance is by spindle, which also tensions the shutter. Auto-stop on film-advance. To re-wind, the film-advance knob is lifted which disengages a ratchet and pawl mechanism.<ref> Amateur Photography  1 Jul 53, p. S4.; 6 Jun 56, p. S3.; 30 Jun 54, p. 45.</ref>
 
To ensure that the film plane remains flat, the camera has a flip-up pressure plate attached to the body, rather than the standard spring-loaded plate attached to the back. Film-advance is by spindle, which also tensions the shutter. Auto-stop on film-advance. To re-wind, the film-advance knob is lifted which disengages a ratchet and pawl mechanism.<ref> Amateur Photography  1 Jul 53, p. S4.; 6 Jun 56, p. S3.; 30 Jun 54, p. 45.</ref>
  
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==Notes and References==
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==Links==
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*[https://simonhawketts.co.uk/2016/11/08/finetta-88-viewfinder-camera/  Finetta 88 review and repair] at [https://simonhawketts.co.uk/ Simon Hawkett's Photoblog]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 06:29, 4 December 2022


Introduced in 1953, the Finetta 88 was produced by Saraber/ Finetta Werke in Goslar (Germany) and also imported to Australia by Hanimex rebadged as 'Hanimar'. It has a lightweight aluminium body with a completely removable back. The camera is known with grey and black covering. The Finetta 88 has with exchangeable lenses via a simple bayonet. Three lenses were available: Finetar 4/43, Finetar 2.8/45, and Finetar 6.3/70. To ensure that the film plane remains flat, the camera has a flip-up pressure plate attached to the body, rather than the standard spring-loaded plate attached to the back. Film-advance is by spindle, which also tensions the shutter. Auto-stop on film-advance. To re-wind, the film-advance knob is lifted which disengages a ratchet and pawl mechanism.[1]

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  1. Amateur Photography 1 Jul 53, p. S4.; 6 Jun 56, p. S3.; 30 Jun 54, p. 45.

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