Ricoh Hanken Police camera Subminiature camera

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Edwin Molenaar
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Has over 15 years' experience in photography and camera building, formerly a trader.

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Description from the seller

Hanken camera, model C, year of manufacture 1952.
Subminiature camera almost the same as the Steky III.
But with an extra sight at hip height.
Allegedly designed for police use.
Completely black and featuring a number of options that aren’t on the Steky III or looked very different.
The low viewfinder that can be used in two ways.
The big film transport button.
And the nicely placed image counter button under the transport button.
A very rare camera that you rarely come across at fairs.
In very good condition.
The black color is still present for about 90–95%.
Only the B shutter speed is a bit slow and could use a little help.
In short, a unique model that would fit in Steky's lineup to complete it.
Weighs 128 grams and the dimensions are the same as the other Steky cameras.

Hanken camera, model C, year of manufacture 1952.
Subminiature camera almost the same as the Steky III.
But with an extra sight at hip height.
Allegedly designed for police use.
Completely black and featuring a number of options that aren’t on the Steky III or looked very different.
The low viewfinder that can be used in two ways.
The big film transport button.
And the nicely placed image counter button under the transport button.
A very rare camera that you rarely come across at fairs.
In very good condition.
The black color is still present for about 90–95%.
Only the B shutter speed is a bit slow and could use a little help.
In short, a unique model that would fit in Steky's lineup to complete it.
Weighs 128 grams and the dimensions are the same as the other Steky cameras.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Ricoh
Model/ type nr
Hanken Police camera
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
16mm
Serial number
2273
Estimated Period
1950-1960
Sold by
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Objects sold
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