Minox B mit Messkette und Ledertäschchen | Spy camera





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MINOX B with measuring chain and leather case, physically in very good condition and tested and functional, dating from the 1950s.
Description from the seller
MINOX Miniature Camera / Spy Camera – with original leather case and measuring chain – Vintage
For sale is a classic MINOX subminiature camera in a silver finish. The extremely compact construction and the exceptional technology made MINOX cameras world-famous and earned them the legendary reputation as “spy cameras.”
The offered specimen possesses the characteristic mechanical control dials and the typical retractable design of the classic MINOX cameras.
Particularly nice is the included accessories: The camera comes with the black leather case as well as the long MINOX measuring chain with a carabiner. This chain was not only for carrying the camera but could also be used to determine short shooting distances.
Equipment and details
- Manufacturer: MINOX
- classic analog subminiature camera
- silver metal housing
- compact sliding construction
- distance setting from approx. 0.2 m to infinity
- exposure times from 1/2 to 1/1000 second, as well as B and T
- DIN setting for film speed
- integrated viewfinder
- mechanical controls
- including MINOX measuring/carry chain with carabiner
- including black leather case
The camera is visually in a very nice and well-maintained condition for its age. The metal housing shows only aging and wear marks. The dials, labels, and scales are still very well legible. The leather case also presents a neat appearance.
The MINOX is one of the best-known mini cameras in the history of photography. Due to its small dimensions, high-precision mechanics, and use as a discreet documentation camera, it developed into a cult object. Today, especially well-preserved examples with original accessories and measuring chain are interesting collectibles.
Included in delivery:
MINOX camera, leather case, and measuring/carry chain – just as shown in the photos.
MINOX Miniature Camera / Spy Camera – with original leather case and measuring chain – Vintage
For sale is a classic MINOX subminiature camera in a silver finish. The extremely compact construction and the exceptional technology made MINOX cameras world-famous and earned them the legendary reputation as “spy cameras.”
The offered specimen possesses the characteristic mechanical control dials and the typical retractable design of the classic MINOX cameras.
Particularly nice is the included accessories: The camera comes with the black leather case as well as the long MINOX measuring chain with a carabiner. This chain was not only for carrying the camera but could also be used to determine short shooting distances.
Equipment and details
- Manufacturer: MINOX
- classic analog subminiature camera
- silver metal housing
- compact sliding construction
- distance setting from approx. 0.2 m to infinity
- exposure times from 1/2 to 1/1000 second, as well as B and T
- DIN setting for film speed
- integrated viewfinder
- mechanical controls
- including MINOX measuring/carry chain with carabiner
- including black leather case
The camera is visually in a very nice and well-maintained condition for its age. The metal housing shows only aging and wear marks. The dials, labels, and scales are still very well legible. The leather case also presents a neat appearance.
The MINOX is one of the best-known mini cameras in the history of photography. Due to its small dimensions, high-precision mechanics, and use as a discreet documentation camera, it developed into a cult object. Today, especially well-preserved examples with original accessories and measuring chain are interesting collectibles.
Included in delivery:
MINOX camera, leather case, and measuring/carry chain – just as shown in the photos.

