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Adams Minex Tropical

The Adams Minex Tropical is a British-made reflex plate camera produced by Adams & Co. of London in the early twentieth century. The Tropical designation denotes a version finished in polished teak with brass fittings, intended for use in hot and humid climates where metal-bodied cameras were prone to corrosion and seizure.

At UK saleroom level, hammer prices for the Adams Minex Tropical have spanned roughly £660 to £12,000, with a median around £3,000 — figures drawn from auction results between the early 2000s and 2010, so today's market value depends heavily on current condition and completeness. One exceptional Christie's result in 2002 reached £11,750, while the majority of examples sell for £2,000 to £5,000 at auction. Condition of the teak, brass, bellows and shutter is the single biggest price driver, and cameras supplied with original lens and plate holders consistently fetch more than stripped bodies.

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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.

Date Price Source
Mar 2014 EUR 2,800 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Sep 2005 £660 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 3,700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 5,000 Leitz Auction
Dec 2002 £11,750 Christie's

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