Minox 35 EL Special Version (Late Production / GL Internals) Subminiature camera
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Minox 35 EL Special Version (Late Production / GL Internals), a 35mm compact camera with Color Minotar 38mm f/2.8 lens, in very good physical condition and tested and working, with the original leather case.
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Minox 35 EL (Late Production / GL Internals) - 35mm Compact Film Camera + Original Case
Description:
[Overview]
Up for auction is a fascinating and rare late-production Minox 35 EL. While it bears the classic "EL" designation on the exterior housing, this late-batch specimen actually features the upgraded internal mechanism of the later Minox GL model. Fitted with the legendary sharp Color-Minotar 38mm f/2.8 lens, it offers the ultimate combination of vintage aesthetic and improved internal reliability.
[Condition & Authenticity]
Body & Originality: The camera is in fantastic, original collector condition. It has never been dismantled or repaired, featuring intact factory wax seals in the screw holes. The drop-down front panel opens smoothly and locks securely.
Optics & Viewfinder: The Color-Minotar 38mm f/2.8 lens is clean and clear, free from scratches, fungus, or haze. Aperture blades are clean and snappy. The viewfinder is clean, bright, and clear.
Mechanics & Electronics: Shutter fires properly. The exposure meter is fully functional, and the matching needle inside the viewfinder responds accurately to light changes.
Known Quirk: The frame counter wheel currently does not advance/display numbers properly (a common minor quirk for collectors to address if desired), but it does not affect the camera's ability to shoot.
Battery Compartment Upgrade: The battery chamber has been carefully insulated by the owner to prevent modern 4x LR/SR44 button cell batteries from sliding and short-circuiting against the chamber walls, making it much more practical and safer for everyday use.
[Included]
Minox 35 EL Camera
Original leather ever-ready case
Minox 35 EL (Late Production / GL Internals) - 35mm Compact Film Camera + Original Case
Description:
[Overview]
Up for auction is a fascinating and rare late-production Minox 35 EL. While it bears the classic "EL" designation on the exterior housing, this late-batch specimen actually features the upgraded internal mechanism of the later Minox GL model. Fitted with the legendary sharp Color-Minotar 38mm f/2.8 lens, it offers the ultimate combination of vintage aesthetic and improved internal reliability.
[Condition & Authenticity]
Body & Originality: The camera is in fantastic, original collector condition. It has never been dismantled or repaired, featuring intact factory wax seals in the screw holes. The drop-down front panel opens smoothly and locks securely.
Optics & Viewfinder: The Color-Minotar 38mm f/2.8 lens is clean and clear, free from scratches, fungus, or haze. Aperture blades are clean and snappy. The viewfinder is clean, bright, and clear.
Mechanics & Electronics: Shutter fires properly. The exposure meter is fully functional, and the matching needle inside the viewfinder responds accurately to light changes.
Known Quirk: The frame counter wheel currently does not advance/display numbers properly (a common minor quirk for collectors to address if desired), but it does not affect the camera's ability to shoot.
Battery Compartment Upgrade: The battery chamber has been carefully insulated by the owner to prevent modern 4x LR/SR44 button cell batteries from sliding and short-circuiting against the chamber walls, making it much more practical and safer for everyday use.
[Included]
Minox 35 EL Camera
Original leather ever-ready case
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Minox
Model/type nr
35 EL Special Version (Late Production / GL Internals)
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Color Minotar 35mm f2.8
Film type
35mm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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