Minox CLX Special Edition
The Minox CLX Special Edition is a compact camera produced by the German manufacturer Minox, known for its sub-miniature and small-format designs. It was sold as a limited or collector-oriented variant, which influences how buyers assess its value on the secondary market today.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Minox CLX Special Edition have ranged from around £230 to £1,000, with earlier saleroom results sitting near a £700 median — these are wholesale hammer figures rather than retail asking prices. The spread is wide because condition, completeness of original packaging, and the specific edition strongly affect what the camera sells for. As of 2026, clean, boxed examples tend to command the higher end of the range, while user-grade bodies are worth considerably less.
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: January 2024
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| Jan 2024 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 276) Title: A Minox CLX Sub-Miniature Camera
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1998, chrome, serial no.1147, commemorating 60 years of Minox, engraved with line drawings of Minox A and LX plus the signature of Walter Zapp, with |
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| Jan 2024 | £175 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 279) Title: A Minox CLX Sub-Miniature Camera
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1998, chrome, serial no.1058, commemorating 60 years of Minox, engraved with line drawings of Minox A and LX plus the signature of Walter Zapp, with |
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| Aug 2023 | £225 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 367) Title: A Minox CLX Sub-Miniature Camera
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1998, chrome, serial no.1122, commemorating 60 years of Minox, engraved with line drawings of Minox A and LX cameras plus signature of Walter Zapp, |
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| Aug 2023 | £225 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 366) Title: A Minox CLX Sub-Miniature Camera
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1998, chrome, serial no.1155, commemorating 60 years of Minox, engraved with line drawings of Minox A and LX cameras plus signature of Walter Zapp, |
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| Jul 2023 | £375 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science (Lot 174) Title: A Minox CLX Special Edition Sub-Miniature Camera
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1998, chrome, serial no. 102, with Minox f/3.5 15mm lens, body, E, shutter sticking, lens, E, complete with paperwork, presentation box and outer box |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_35876) Title: Minox CLX 'Walter Zapp' Special Edition
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“Walter Zapp” engraved edition, issued to commemorate 60 years of Minox cameras (1938-1998), in mint condition, with wooden presentation box, chain, leather case, papers and matching maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10770) Title: Minox CLX Special Edition
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'Walter Zapp' engraved edition, new in maker's wood presentation box with accessories, instructions, certificate and maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 880 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_14950) Title: Minox CLX Special Edition
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“Walter Zapp” engraved edition, new in maker's wood presentation box with accessories, instructions booklets, certificate and packing box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22262) Title: Minox CLX Special Edition
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“Walter Zapp” engraved edition, new in maker's wood presentation box with accessories, instructions booklets, certificate and packing box Estimate: EUR 1,998 - EUR 494 |
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| Feb 2002 | £705 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 310) Title: Minox CLX Special Edition no. 61
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Minox CLX Special Edition no. 61 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox CLX Special Edition worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Minox CLX Special Edition is worth roughly £230 to £1,000 depending on condition and completeness, with boxed collector examples achieving the upper end.
How much does a Minox CLX Special Edition sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices range from £225 in 2023 to £1,000 in 2018, so the price a given example sells for depends heavily on presentation and originality.
Does the Special Edition status affect the value?
Yes — the Special Edition designation, particularly when paired with original packaging and documentation, tends to lift the price above a standard user-grade compact.