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ECHNICAL INFORMATION
CAMERAS 8x11 mm
MINOX B
The MINOX B is
introduced and is the
absolute favourite.
With the built-in
exposure meter, it is
still barely larger
than the previous
model, the MINOX A
MINOX C
The MINOX C is
introduced. It is
the first camera of
its kind with an
electronically con-
trolled automatic
exposure mode
MINOX LX
The MINOX LX
replaces the
previous MINOX C
as an improved,
top model
(1/2000 s)
MINOX TLX
The improved
successor of the LX
the MINOX TLX
with a titanium
anodized housing
MINOX CLX
Special Edition
The MINOX CLX
Special Edition on
the occasion of the
60th anniversary
of the first series
production of the
8x11 mm cameras
Ur-MINOX
Assembling of the
prototype of the
MINOX camera -
the Ur-MINOX
Riga MINOX
Production is
initiated. Until
the eruption of the
World War II
approximately
17,000 pieces
of the so called
Riga MINOX were
produced
MINOX A
Production of
the MINOX A, the
first subminiature
camera „Made in
Germany“
1958 1969 1978 1995 19981936 1938 - 1943 1948
MINOX TLX MINOX CLX
Film, format MINOX 8x11 mm film format MINOX 8x11 mm film format
Film transport Push-pull rapid wind Push-pull rapid wind
Shutter Electronically controlled special blade shutter, Electronically controlled special blade shutter,
manual setting from 1/2000 s to 1/30 s., control range of manual setting from 1/2000 s to 1/30 s., control range of
aperture priority on „A“ 1/2000 s up to approx. 15 s aperture priority on „A“ 1/2000 s up to approx. 15 s
Film speed Adjustable from ISO 12/12° to ISO 400/27° Adjustable from ISO 12/12° to ISO 400/27°
LED display Yellow: camera shake warning, Yellow: camera shake warning,
Red: over exposure warning, green: battery check Red: over exposure warning, green: battery check
Lens Four-element 15 mm MINOX lens f/3,5, aperture always fully open. Four-element 15 mm MINOX lens f/3,5, aperture always fully open.
Focusing range 7.9 inch / 20 cm to infinity Focusing range 7.9 inch / 20 cm to infinity
Filter / lens hood Permanently fitted UV filter as lens window. Permanently fitted UV filter as lens window.
Built-in grey filter (approx. 4x) with optional setting Built-in grey filter (approx. 4x) with optional setting
Frame counter Counting down from 36, 30 to 0 or from 15 to 0 Counting down from 36, 30 to 0 or from 15 to 0
Flash connection X-contact X-contact
Tripod thread Standard thread (1/4 in.) Standard thread (1/4 in.)
Body Aluminium with Titanal Eloxat coating Brass chrome plated, highly polished, unique surface (Guillochierung)
Dimensions (LxWxH) When closed: 4.3x1.1x0.6 inch / 10,8x2,8x1,6 cm When closed: 4.3x1.1x0.6 inch / 10,8x2,8x1,6 cm
Weight (with battery) Approx 3.43 oz / 98 g Approx. 5.6 oz / 160 g
Scope of delivery MINOX TLX Incl.ever ready case, measuring chain and batteries, MINOX CLX Incl. leather case, measuring chain and batteries
order number 60684 (meter), 60685 (feet); order number 60688 (meter)
also available as Set (including flash),
order number 60682 (meter), 60683 (feet)
Accessories MINOX flash 8x11, order number 69123 MINOX flash 8x11, order number 69123
MINOX flash adapter, order number 69124 MINOX flash adapter, order number 69124