| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL40037.003 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Cardboard, Glass, Metal, Plastic |
| Maker |
Hanimex Pty Ltd Hanimex Pty Ltd |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1964 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Boxed Hanimex 1:2.8 telephoto 135 mm SLR lens: Raeburn Trindall, Commonwealth Film Unit cinematographer
Description
Barrel telephoto lens with plastic lens cap. Serial number on front of lens: H643615. F/2.8. Marked 'Made in Japan'. In original sales box, marked $49.50 in biro on base.
History / Summary
Relating to the Vietnam service of Raeburn Trindall, a cinematographer with the Commonwealth Film Unit. Three members of the Unit, Malcolm Smith, director, Raeburn Trindall, cinematographer and photographer, and Howard Spry, sound recordist, visited Vietnam in October 1968 to shoot footage to be used in productions for the RAAF Golden Years 50th anniversary celebrations.