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The '''Hanimex Mini ''' is an ultra-compact [[viewfinder camera|viewfinder cameras]] for [[110 film]] cassettes launched around 1972 by [[Hanimex]]. It was designed by Jerry Arnott and made by '''[[Haking]] ''' whom sold the similar '''[[Halina Super-Mini 88]]'''. The camera uses [[Magicube]] Flashcubes. A later version known as the '''Hanimex Mini 218''' uses [[Flipflash]]. | The '''Hanimex Mini ''' is an ultra-compact [[viewfinder camera|viewfinder cameras]] for [[110 film]] cassettes launched around 1972 by [[Hanimex]]. It was designed by Jerry Arnott and made by '''[[Haking]] ''' whom sold the similar '''[[Halina Super-Mini 88]]'''. The camera uses [[Magicube]] Flashcubes. A later version known as the '''Hanimex Mini 218''' uses [[Flipflash]]. | ||
| − | The camera uses a similar self-encapsulating camera body concept to the '''[[Agfamatic 508 sensor]]''', but also covers the shutter button when closed. The camera has a fixed focus 2 element 25mm with a fixed f/9.5 aperture. The shutter is fixed at 1/90 in normal use and 1/50 with magicubes. It has a reverse Galilean optical viewfinder. | + | The camera uses a similar self-encapsulating camera body concept to the '''[[Agfamatic 508 sensor]]''', but also covers the shutter button when closed. In {{McKeown}}'s description he calls this a "trombone" body style. The camera has a fixed focus 2 element 25mm with a fixed f/9.5 aperture. The shutter is fixed at 1/90 in normal use and 1/50 with magicubes. It has a reverse Galilean optical viewfinder. |
There are several versions with subtle changes usually in the shutter button. | There are several versions with subtle changes usually in the shutter button. | ||
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The Hanimex Mini is an ultra-compact viewfinder cameras for 110 film cassettes launched around 1972 by Hanimex. It was designed by Jerry Arnott and made by Haking whom sold the similar Halina Super-Mini 88. The camera uses Magicube Flashcubes. A later version known as the Hanimex Mini 218 uses Flipflash.
The camera uses a similar self-encapsulating camera body concept to the Agfamatic 508 sensor, but also covers the shutter button when closed. In McKeown's description he calls this a "trombone" body style. The camera has a fixed focus 2 element 25mm with a fixed f/9.5 aperture. The shutter is fixed at 1/90 in normal use and 1/50 with magicubes. It has a reverse Galilean optical viewfinder.
There are several versions with subtle changes usually in the shutter button.
Links
- Hanimex Mini at Sylvain Halgand's Collection-appareils (in French)
- Discussion on Hanimex and Halina Cameras at marriottworld.com
