halina Micro 35 - 35mm Compact Camera
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good condition, working fine, slight crack in batter door, cool quirky compact camera. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Camera |
At a glance: Halina Micro 35 - heritage budget 35mm compact camera.
About this lens
The Halina Micro 35 is a heritage compact 35mm camera from Halina (Haking) - a Hong Kong-based consumer camera maker known for affordable film cameras. 'Micro 35' was typical of the very basic end of film camera production. A characterful vintage consumer camera.
Build & handling
| Type | 35mm fixed-lens compact camera |
|---|---|
| Film format | 35mm (135) |
| Lens | Fixed (typical simple 35mm lens) |
| Focus | Fixed focus or zone focus |
| Weight | Approx. 150g |
Works with
- Uses 35mm (135) film
- Fixed lens (not interchangeable)
Best for
A budget-tier heritage film compact - Halina/Haking was known for making accessible consumer cameras, including plastic-bodied point-and-shoots. Image quality is basic. Of interest primarily as a vintage collectible or nostalgia piece rather than a serious shooter.
Frequently asked questions
Is this worth shooting film with?
More of a collector/curiosity piece than a serious film shooter. Image quality is basic compared to the likes of the Olympus Trip 35 or Yashica T4. Has its own charm for lo-fi film photography experiments.