Photographic equipment belonging to Pte Garry David Martin (2793230) was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and served in Vietnam with 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit in March 1970, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from April 1970 to May 1970 and the 7th Battalion from May 1970 to March 1971. In an unusual twist of fate, being in Vietnam gave many young Diggers the chance to own the most up-to-date technology, things they could neither get nor afford in Australia. The American PX (Post Exchange) operated like a duty-free department store, stocking everything from toiletries, stationery and snack foods to radios, cameras and small electrical appliances. As a result, servicemen routinely photographed and filmed their activities. Many captured their tours of duty with Kodak’s newest creation – the handheld Super 8 movie camera, released in April 1965. Families in Australia often received these films by post for developing at home. So, they saw exactly the conditions in which their relatives and friends were living and fighting. Compact tape-recorders made it possible for those serving to send news home in talking letters, or to keep their diaries as voice recordings.

Black and silver metal and plastic 35mm camera with two empty 35mm cannister holders on strap. Also has a detached zoom lens in case.

Miranda Sensorex C

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Photographic equipment belonging to Pte Garry David Martin (2793230) was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and served in Vietnam with 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit in March 1970, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from April 1970 to May 1970 and the 7th Battalion from May 1970 to March 1971. In an unusual twist of fate, being in Vietnam gave many young Diggers the chance to own the most up-to-date technology, things they could neither get nor afford in Australia. The American PX (Post Exchange) operated like a duty-free department store, stocking everything from toiletries, stationery and snack foods to radios, cameras and small electrical appliances. As a result, servicemen routinely photographed and filmed their activities. Many captured their tours of duty with Kodak’s newest creation – the handheld Super 8 movie camera, released in April 1965. Families in Australia often received these films by post for developing at home. So, they saw exactly the conditions in which their relatives and friends were living and fighting. Compact tape-recorders made it possible for those serving to send news home in talking letters, or to keep their diaries as voice recordings.

Black leather look, vinyl case with burgundy velvet lining

Miranda

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Photographic equipment belonging to Pte Garry David Martin (2793230) was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and served in Vietnam with 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit in March 1970, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from April 1970 to May 1970 and the 7th Battalion from May 1970 to March 1971. In an unusual twist of fate, being in Vietnam gave many young Diggers the chance to own the most up-to-date technology, things they could neither get nor afford in Australia. The American PX (Post Exchange) operated like a duty-free department store, stocking everything from toiletries, stationery and snack foods to radios, cameras and small electrical appliances. As a result, servicemen routinely photographed and filmed their activities. Many captured their tours of duty with Kodak’s newest creation – the handheld Super 8 movie camera, released in April 1965. Families in Australia often received these films by post for developing at home. So, they saw exactly the conditions in which their relatives and friends were living and fighting. Compact tape-recorders made it possible for those serving to send news home in talking letters, or to keep their diaries as voice recordings.

50mm F1.8 auto lens, black

Miranda

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