Adams Minex Reflex (DeLuxe)
The Adams Minex Reflex (DeLuxe) is a British single-lens reflex plate camera from the early twentieth century, made by Adams & Co. of London. It was positioned as a high-end professional SLR in its day, built around a leather-covered wooden body with a focal-plane shutter.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Minex Reflex (DeLuxe) have ranged from around £70 to £220, with the two recorded sales sitting roughly £140 apart and a midpoint near £140. With so few results on record, today's value is highly condition-sensitive: a complete example with a working shutter and original lens sells for considerably more than a tired body, and what one sells for in the saleroom turns largely on cosmetic condition and mechanical function.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Nov 2025 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 423) Title: An Adams & Co. Minex De Luxe Model Reflex Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 8112, with Ross Xpres f/4.5 5½" lens body, G-VG, shutter requires attention, lens, VG-E, some very light haze, complete with |
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| Jun 2024 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 41) Title: An Adams & Co. Minex De Luxe Model Reflex Camera
Description:
An Adams & Co. Minex De Luxe Model Reflex Camera, shutter cocks & fires, curtain sticking, body G, light wear, viewing hood G, bellows G, no focus |
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| Apr 2019 | £216 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 321) Title: An Adams & Co. Minex De-Luxe Reflex Camera
Description:
1910, black, serial no. 530, with Zeiss Patent Tessar f/4.5 155mm lens, black, serial no. 17882, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG, some light |
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| Jul 2001 | £58 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 356) Title: Minex de luxe reflex camera no. 381
Description:
Minex de luxe reflex camera no. 381 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Adams Minex Reflex (DeLuxe) worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices sit between about £70 and £220, so a fair value for a typical example in 2026 falls in that range depending on condition and completeness.
How much does an Adams Minex Reflex (DeLuxe) sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK hammer results are £70 and £216, giving a midpoint near £140; this excludes buyer's premium and any restoration costs.
What affects the price of a Minex Reflex (DeLuxe)?
Condition of the focal-plane shutter, the state of the wood and leather, and the presence of the original lens and plate back are the main drivers of value.
Is the Adams Minex Reflex (DeLuxe) still usable?
It can be used with sheet film or plates if the shutter and bellows are sound, but most examples on the market today are bought as display or collector pieces rather than working cameras.