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Category: subminiature cameras

A camera like an oyster- Minox 8×11

Reading time: 1 mins | Updated on: 26.09.2025

The Minox may look like a piece of beauty, but it’s actually as tough as an oyster. And just as difficult to open! If you want to repair something on your Minox, you have to open the housing. How this works is almost a secret, … Continue readingA camera like an oyster- Minox 8×11

Posted on April 18, 2024September 26, 2025by tjwspmLeave a comment

Does your Minox work?

Reading time: 1 mins | Updated on: 26.09.2025

Do you own or want to buy a Minox and don’t know if it works? You see an offer and don’t want to buy a pig in a poke? Then you should take a look at my complete checklist of functions for Minox A/B/BL/LX/EC. By … Continue readingDoes your Minox work?

Posted on April 18, 2024September 26, 2025by tjwspmLeave a comment

DIY Minox repair instructions are starting

Reading time: 1 mins | Updated on: 26.09.2025

Today begins my series of repair instructions for the mechanical Minox 8×11 cameras. It’s been a lot of work and it’s far from over. But the beginning is made with three topics and I will report here as soon as the further episodes are available. … Continue readingDIY Minox repair instructions are starting

Posted on April 18, 2024September 26, 2025by tjwspmLeave a comment

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