Minolta 16 MG Spy camera

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Model 16 MG in very good physical condition and tested and working; film type 16 mm, serial number 319927, estimated production period 1960–1970.

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The Minolta-16 MG is an iconic sub-miniature 'spy camera' launched in 1966. Thanks to its extremely compact size (102 × 24 × 39 mm and 160 g) it easily fits in the palm of your hand. It uses special 16mm film cassettes (frame size 10 × 14 mm).

Produced between 1966 and 1971 The offered camera is physically in very good condition. and seems to function correctly. The operation to the best described, this is vintage. The camera was not tested with film. With bag and user manual

Lens : Rokkor 20mm f/2.8. Built-in slide door for an extra portrait lens.
Shutter: from 1/30 to 1/250 second, synchronized with the flash.
Aperture: Continuously adjustable from f/2.8 to f/16.
Light metering: Coupled selenium light meter with a handy 'match-needle' system.
Film compatibility: Sensitivities from ISO 25 to 400. [1]
Original Minolta 16mm film is scarce nowadays, but you can still load cassettes yourself or find suitable 16mm spools.

The camera was not tested with film.
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The Minolta-16 MG is an iconic sub-miniature 'spy camera' launched in 1966. Thanks to its extremely compact size (102 × 24 × 39 mm and 160 g) it easily fits in the palm of your hand. It uses special 16mm film cassettes (frame size 10 × 14 mm).

Produced between 1966 and 1971 The offered camera is physically in very good condition. and seems to function correctly. The operation to the best described, this is vintage. The camera was not tested with film. With bag and user manual

Lens : Rokkor 20mm f/2.8. Built-in slide door for an extra portrait lens.
Shutter: from 1/30 to 1/250 second, synchronized with the flash.
Aperture: Continuously adjustable from f/2.8 to f/16.
Light metering: Coupled selenium light meter with a handy 'match-needle' system.
Film compatibility: Sensitivities from ISO 25 to 400. [1]
Original Minolta 16mm film is scarce nowadays, but you can still load cassettes yourself or find suitable 16mm spools.

The camera was not tested with film.
View the photos to assess the condition of the unit

Also view my other units in this auction.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Minolta
Model/type nr
16 MG
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
16mm
Serial number
319927
Estimated period
1960-1970
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