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Art Deco Cameras

Hamaphot

Here are the Hamaphot cameras in my collection with date of introduction and film type.

The Categories

The Art Deco cameras on this site are divided into 5 Deco categories - Proto Deco, Classic Deco, Streamlined Deco, Deco Influenced and Post Deco.

Star System

I use a star system to show Deco strength. Each camera is rated by how strongly it embodies Art Deco style, from iconic five-star classics to those with incidental Deco elements.

Hamaphot

 ModelDateFilm
Moni
Deco Influenced
1953120

History

Before the Second World War, Martin Hanke (Hama) owned a photo wholesale business in Dresden. He had good connections with the Pouva company. In 1952, Hanke moved to Mohnheim (Bavaria) and set up a camera production facility with a former Pouva employee. Cameras were manufactured at Hamaphot until around 1960.