Historical information

Hanimex Corporation was an importer and distributor of cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment in Australia and New Zealand. It was founded in 1947 by German refugee, Jack Hannes, who had fled Germany for Australia in 1939. Hanimex was very significant in the development of the photographic market in Australia. The Hanimex MPF 830 is a super 8 film camera which is part of the Hanimex Loadmatic series and recognized for its use in 1970's cinema. The donor, a member of the Emerald Museum Committee for several years, donated other items of used photographic equipment which suggests they were a keen photographer. The airways tag shows that the donor took the camera with him when he visited England.

Significance

This camera owned and used by a local person was made by a company which is significant in Australian photographic history.

Physical description

Black camera case lined with black leather on outside and red felt on inside. Secured with clasp of silver metal. Black leather carry strap. A British Airways baggage tag is tied to the strap, and a completed airways address label is affixed to the front of the case. Camera is a cine (movie) camera - Hanimex Loadmatic MPF 830.

Inscriptions & markings

On lower right front of case: 'HANIMEX'
Inside case is the owner's name and address and telephone number on embossed tape.
On side of camera: 'AUTOMATIC / MANUAL / OFF / AUS' and 'HANIMEX / METER / FEET'.
On other side of camera: 'LOADMATIC / MPF / 830'
On front of camera: HANIMEX'