Minolta Mg-16 Analogue camera
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Minolta Mg-16 subminiature spy camera from the 1980s, tested and working, in good cosmetic condition, supplied with its original black leather case and safety chain.
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an fascinating Japanese spy camera (subminiature) produced by Minolta from 1966 onward. the 16 series is famous for bringing photographic quality to a pocketable format, using 16mm film in special cartridges.
The MG model stands out for its elegant, minimalist satin-metal design. It is equipped with an excellent Rokkor 20mm f/2.8 fixed-focus lens (sharp from about 2 meters to infinity) and with a coupled selenium exposure meter that controls shutter speeds and apertures in programmed mode. Not requiring batteries (the selenium cell generates its own energy), it is always ready for use, provided that the cell is still active.
The specimen up for auction is in excellent cosmetic condition, complete with its original black leather case with belt loop and the security chain. One peculiarity of these cameras is that, although they are obsolete for everyday photography (the original films are no longer produced commercially), there exists a niche of enthusiasts who reload the old magazines with modern 16mm film, making them usable again.
Seller's Story
With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
Translated by Google Translatean fascinating Japanese spy camera (subminiature) produced by Minolta from 1966 onward. the 16 series is famous for bringing photographic quality to a pocketable format, using 16mm film in special cartridges.
The MG model stands out for its elegant, minimalist satin-metal design. It is equipped with an excellent Rokkor 20mm f/2.8 fixed-focus lens (sharp from about 2 meters to infinity) and with a coupled selenium exposure meter that controls shutter speeds and apertures in programmed mode. Not requiring batteries (the selenium cell generates its own energy), it is always ready for use, provided that the cell is still active.
The specimen up for auction is in excellent cosmetic condition, complete with its original black leather case with belt loop and the security chain. One peculiarity of these cameras is that, although they are obsolete for everyday photography (the original films are no longer produced commercially), there exists a niche of enthusiasts who reload the old magazines with modern 16mm film, making them usable again.
Seller's Story
With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Minolta
Model/ type nr
Mg-16
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1980-1990
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