Welcome to the Website of Joop Riemens

Major Collection Sale: Starting October 2, 2025

I am currently assisting in the sale of a collection of approximately 200 cameras belonging to a dear friend who passed away two years ago. All proceeds from these sales will go directly to his widow.

If you would like to receive the full inventory list—which includes many beautiful and rare specimens such as press cameras, stereo cameras, miniature cameras, bellows cameras, and wooden cameras—please send me an email.

  • Contact: joopriemens@gmail.com
  • Pricing: I have made every effort to list accurate market prices. Please note that while some models have a very stable value, others vary significantly based on condition and rarity.

New Additions to the Miniature Collection

I am constantly updating my personal archive. Recent additions and detailed photos now available on the site include:

  • Rare Spy & Novelty: Minox Cigarette Lighter, Steineck ABC Wristwatch camera, Suzuki Camera-Lite (various colors), and the S.F.O.M. French Secret Service spy camera.
  • Subminiatures: An extensive range of Myracle Model II variations, Tessina 35 (Gold and Black L models), Petie Vanity models in various enamels, and the rare PETAX.
  • Binocular Cameras: Cyclops, Teleca, and others.
  • Hit-Style & Curiosities: New Rocket, Echo 8 (Gold and 1st Version), and various Brinkert prototypes.

I have started to sell the most cameras that are in my website. Some are already sold. but had no time to update the website.

Subminiature, Special cameras and Spy camera’s like Lighter cameras , Boltax cameras, some 4,5×6 bellow cameras a big lot of Kunik cameras. Some Hit cameras, and even side by side Twin Lens camera’s. Lot’s of Japanese subminiature camera,s and Bolta size camers,s Just look in my website. And much Japanese Subminiature and Bolta size camera’s

Just look in my website to see what is in it. if you like, you can contact me for more info, see link in this page.

Introduction: A Passion for the Small

I have been collecting cameras for over thirty years. In the beginning, I collected everything I could find, but I eventually realized that “order” was needed to manage the chaos. I decided to specialize in what I found most attractive, affordable, and space-efficient: Miniature and Spy Cameras.

Whether you call them “subminiature” or “spy” cameras is up to you, but their charm is undeniable. As the saying goes: “Miniature cameras are the perfect items to collect; they are small and highly attractive.”

Collection Highlights

Many of these cameras are masterpieces of disguise, designed to look like:

  • Zippo Lichter camera’s
  • Pocket & Wristwatches
  • Radios & Ties
  • Binoculars & Handguns
  • Pen style camera’s
  • And some Rare camera’s

Technical Details

Most cameras in this collection are in working condition and capable of taking photos. Where necessary, they have been professionally restored by a skilled friend. The collection is organized alphabetically by brand name for easy browsing.

Special Acknowledgments

This website and collection would not be possible without the expertise and friendship of:

  • Harris N. Aaronson (USA): A leading specialist in “Hit” cameras who helped me expand my collection significantly.
  • Gerald McMullon (GB): Creator of submini.com, the definitive resource for subminiature enthusiasts.
  • Albino Pegorari (IT): Author of From Russia with a Click and an expert on Soviet camera history.
  • Herbert Engl (DE): A specialist in Kunik, Brinkert, and authentic espionage equipment.

Questions or interest in a specific model?

Would you like me to draft a formal inquiry email you can use to ask Joop about a specific camera from his list?