Minox C Black
The Minox C is a subminiature camera that uses 8×11mm film in Minox cassettes, continuing the format Minox established for its pocket-sized cameras. The C Black is the black-finished variant of the Minox C body.
UK auction hammer results for the Minox C Black are thin, with the two recorded sales falling between roughly £110 and £180 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's and seller's commission. As of 2026, that gives a midpoint near £140, though with so few data points the price a Minox C Black sells for at auction today depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the original case and chain are present.
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: September 2023
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| Sep 2023 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 130) Title: A Black Minox C Sub-Miniature Camera
Description:
1969-79, serial no.serial no.2402818, with a Minox f/3.5 15mm lens, body G-VG, shutter untested, lens G, with camera case, chain, Minox Kodak Plus-X |
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| May 2005 | EUR 180 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25037) Title: Minox C black
Description:
quite rare Minox, mint condition, in meters, box Estimate: EUR 280 - EUR 300 |
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| Nov -0001 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 779) Title: A Minox C Subminiature "Spy" Camera
Description:
black, 1969-79, with a Minox f/3.5 15mm lens, shutter untested, body G, battery corrosion, together with a Minox cube flash attachment, two |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox C Black worth today?
Based on the two UK auction records available, a Minox C Black has sold for between about £110 and £180 at hammer, so its value sits in that range depending on condition and accessories.
How much does a Minox C Black sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom evidence shows hammer prices around £106, with an earlier sale at £180; the price a clean example sells for today typically falls within that band.
Is the Minox C Black rarer than the chrome version?
The black-finished C is the less common cosmetic variant, but the available sales data is too limited to quantify a reliable premium over the standard finish.