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Minox B black

The Minox B is a subminiature camera using 8×11mm film on Minox cassettes, a format Minox had produced since the 1930s. The B was introduced in the late 1950s and positioned as a refined version of the earlier Minox A, adding a built-in selenium meter while keeping the pocketable metal body. The black-finished variant is a less common cosmetic version of the standard chrome B.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the black Minox B have clustered in the low-to-mid hundreds, with recorded sales of £180, £230 and £250 giving a median around £230 and a range of roughly £180–£250. These are saleroom results rather than retail asking prices, and as of today values remain condition-sensitive: a working selenium meter, clean lens and intact black paint materially affect what the camera is worth, while later or repainted examples tend to sell toward the lower end.

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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.

Prices updated: November 2008

Date Price Source
Nov 2008 EUR 180 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 250 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 660 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 349 Leitz Auction
Sep 2003 £235 Christie's
Jul 2001 £117 Christie's
Jun 1999 £230 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minox B black worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Minox B in black finish has sold for around £180 to £250, with a median near £230; clean, fully working examples sit at the top of that range.

How much does a Minox B black sell for at auction?

Recorded UK saleroom prices are £180, £230 and £250, so most examples sell for roughly £180–£250 at hammer, before buyer's premium.

What affects the price and value of a Minox B black?

Condition of the selenium meter, the state of the black paint, shutter accuracy and the presence of a working Minox cassette are the main factors that move the price up or down within the typical range.

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