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The '''Minox 35''' range consisted of a series of tiny, ABS-bodied full-frame [[35mm]] viewfinder cameras with a folding front door covering a retractible lens. Opening the door extends the lens and switches on the electronics. Most (all?) models had a wide 35mm lens, with scale focus. They became known as the World's smallest full frame 35mm camera. | The '''Minox 35''' range consisted of a series of tiny, ABS-bodied full-frame [[35mm]] viewfinder cameras with a folding front door covering a retractible lens. Opening the door extends the lens and switches on the electronics. Most (all?) models had a wide 35mm lens, with scale focus. They became known as the World's smallest full frame 35mm camera. | ||
| − | [[Minox]] introduced a number of models - with various types of exposure control and other added features. The first was the '''35 EL''', introduced at Photokina in 1974. Most of the models were black, although some of the later ones were silver, and there are white and green models. Each model can be distinguished by the colour of the shutter-release button (although some colours are quite close to others). Dedicated flash guns were available | + | [[Minox]] introduced a number of models - with various types of exposure control and other added features. The first was the '''35 EL''', introduced at Photokina in 1974. Most of the models were black, although some of the later ones were silver, and there are white and green models. Each model can be distinguished by the colour of the shutter-release button (although some colours are quite close to others). Dedicated flash guns were available - fitting into the [[hot shoe]] and shaped to fit around the viewfinder bulge - with some small differences to take account of the design of the top plate. The flashguns were almost as big as the cameras themselves (and in some cases, completely covered the top plate<ref>see the picture a little way down on [http://www.submin.com/35mm/collection/minox/index.htm Submin.com]- the TC35 and MT35 guns.</ref>, requiring an extra release button on the flashgun). This made handling much less slick<ref>User experience - I used one for about 10 years - [[User:Awcam]].</ref>. |
There were special models of many of the "main" models - mostly just changes in colour. | There were special models of many of the "main" models - mostly just changes in colour. | ||
Revision as of 02:27, 21 June 2008
The Minox 35 range consisted of a series of tiny, ABS-bodied full-frame 35mm viewfinder cameras with a folding front door covering a retractible lens. Opening the door extends the lens and switches on the electronics. Most (all?) models had a wide 35mm lens, with scale focus. They became known as the World's smallest full frame 35mm camera.
Minox introduced a number of models - with various types of exposure control and other added features. The first was the 35 EL, introduced at Photokina in 1974. Most of the models were black, although some of the later ones were silver, and there are white and green models. Each model can be distinguished by the colour of the shutter-release button (although some colours are quite close to others). Dedicated flash guns were available - fitting into the hot shoe and shaped to fit around the viewfinder bulge - with some small differences to take account of the design of the top plate. The flashguns were almost as big as the cameras themselves (and in some cases, completely covered the top plate[1], requiring an extra release button on the flashgun). This made handling much less slick[2].
There were special models of many of the "main" models - mostly just changes in colour.
Main Minox 35 Camera Models
- Minox 35 AF (special Autofocus model, slightly larger and without door)
- Minox 35 AL
- Minox 35 EL
- Minox 35 GL
- Minox 35 GSE
- Minox 35 GT
- Minox 35 GT-E
- Minox 35 GT-X
- Minox 35 GT
- Minox 35 MB
- Minox 35 MDC
- Minox 35 ML
- Minox 35 PE
- Minox 35 PL
- Minox 35 Touring
- Minox GT-E (1998)
- Minox GT-S (1998)
- Minox GT-X
Links
- Minox 35 on submin.com
- Minox 35 variations on Submin.com (including shutter-button colour)
The Kiev 35A is a copy of a Minox 35.
- ↑ see the picture a little way down on Submin.com- the TC35 and MT35 guns.
- ↑ User experience - I used one for about 10 years - User:Awcam.
