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The '''Minox 35''' range consisted of a series of tiny, full-frame [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]]s.  They became known as the World's smallest full frame 35mm camera.
  
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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.  
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The Makrolon body with a folding front door houses a retractable lens, the front of the viewfinder and the battery compartment. Opening the door extends the lens and switches on the electronics. Most models had a Tessar type (4 element) 35mm lens, with scale focus. In the base is a &frac14;-inch tripod bush, the rewind release and the [[film speed]] setting dial )with a painted scale (only to 400ASA on some models) that easily wears off) and the back-release catch. The entire back and base plate detach for film loading.<ref name="35 variations"/>
  
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[[Minox]] introduced a number of models -  with various types of exposure control and other added features. 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, 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 made handling much less slick<ref>User experience - I used one for about 10 years - [[User:Awcam]].</ref>  
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[[Minox]] produced a number of models -  with various types of exposure control and other added features. The first was the '''[[Minox 35 EL|35 EL]]''', introduced at Photokina in 1974. Most of the models were black, although some of the later ones were silver/grey, 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).   
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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 and are not compatible with all models<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.
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=== Main Minox 35 Camera Models ===
  
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=== Main Minox 35 Camera Models ===
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*  [[Minox AF|Minox 35 AF]] (special Autofocus model, slightly larger and without door)
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*  Minox 35 AF   
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* [[Minox 35 AL]]
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*   Minox 35 AL  
 
 
* [[Minox 35 EL]]
 
* [[Minox 35 EL]]
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*  Minox 35 Goldknopf
 
* [[Minox 35 GL]]
 
* [[Minox 35 GL]]
 
*  Minox 35 GSE  
 
*  Minox 35 GSE  
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*   Minox 35 GT  
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* [[Minox 35 GT]] - 35GT golf was white
 
*  Minox 35 GT-E  
 
*  Minox 35 GT-E  
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*   Minox 35 GT-X
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* [[Minox 35 GT-X]]
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* [[Minox 35 GT]]
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* [[Minox 35 MB]]
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*  Minox 35 MB
 
 
*  Minox 35 MDC  
 
*  Minox 35 MDC  
 
* [[Minox 35 ML]]
 
* [[Minox 35 ML]]
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*  Minox GT-E (1998)
 
*  Minox GT-E (1998)
 
*  Minox GT-S (1998)
 
*  Minox GT-S (1998)
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* [[Minox GT-X]]
 
  
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==Notes==
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* [http://www.submin.com/35mm/collection/minox/index.htm Minox 35] on submin.com
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<ref name="35 variations">[http://www.submin.com/35mm/collection/minox/ Variations in Minox 35mm cameras and accessories]</ref>
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==Links==
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* [http://www.submin.com/35mm/collection/minox Variations in Minox 35mm cameras and accessories] and [http://www.submin.com/35mm/manuals/minox 35mm manuals brochure and advertisements]
 
* [http://www.submin.com/35mm/collection/minox/35mm_variations.htm Minox 35 variations] on Submin.com  (including shutter-button colour)
 
* [http://www.submin.com/35mm/collection/minox/35mm_variations.htm Minox 35 variations] on Submin.com  (including shutter-button colour)
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* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/minox35/ Flickr Minox 35 group]
  
 
The [[Kiev 35A]] is a copy of a Minox 35.
 
The [[Kiev 35A]] is a copy of a Minox 35.
  
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[[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]]
 
[[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]]
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[[Category: 35mm ultra compact]]

Latest revision as of 07:07, 10 January 2022

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Minox 35
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35 PL
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35 GT-X
image by Henry Thomas (Image rights)
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35 GT
image by Pablo Coronel (Image rights)

The Minox 35 range consisted of a series of tiny, full-frame 35mm viewfinder cameras. They became known as the World's smallest full frame 35mm camera.

The Makrolon body with a folding front door houses a retractable lens, the front of the viewfinder and the battery compartment. Opening the door extends the lens and switches on the electronics. Most models had a Tessar type (4 element) 35mm lens, with scale focus. In the base is a ¼-inch tripod bush, the rewind release and the film speed setting dial )with a painted scale (only to 400ASA on some models) that easily wears off) and the back-release catch. The entire back and base plate detach for film loading.[1]

Minox produced 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/grey, 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 and are not compatible with all models[2], requiring an extra release button on the flashgun). This made handling much less slick[3].

There were special models of many of the "main" models - mostly just changes in colour.

Main Minox 35 Camera Models

Notes

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Variations in Minox 35mm cameras and accessories
  2. ↑ see the picture a little way down on Submin.com- the TC35 and MT35 guns.
  3. ↑ User experience - I used one for about 10 years - User:Awcam.

Links

The Kiev 35A is a copy of a Minox 35.

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