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Minox EC

The Minox EC is a subminiature camera using the 8x11mm film format that Minox pioneered, introduced in 1981 as the simplest fully automatic model in the range. It was positioned as an entry-level pocket camera, smaller and lighter than the mechanical Minox B and LX models that preceded it.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Minox EC have sat in a modest £10–£50 band, with a median around £35 across 2024–2025 saleroom results. Today the EC is one of the more affordable ways into the 8x11mm Minox system at wholesale level, and condition plays a larger role than rarity in what an example sells for.

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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 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £25 Special Auction Services
Sep 2025 £10 Special Auction Services
Jul 2025 £44 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £69 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £50 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £31 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £44 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £50 Flints Auctions
Feb 1999 £109 Christie's
Jun 1998 £80 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minox EC worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Minox EC is worth roughly £10–£50, with a typical value around £35 for a clean working example.

How much does a Minox EC sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom hammer prices for the EC have ranged from about £10 for untested bodies to around £50 for tidy, complete examples.

Is the Minox EC a good entry point into Minox subminiature cameras?

At current price levels it is the cheapest route into the 8x11mm system, though it offers fixed focus and no manual controls, so collectors wanting more capability often step up to the Minox LX.

Does condition significantly affect the value of a Minox EC?

Yes — because hammer prices span a narrow £10–£50 range, cosmetic condition, working shutter, and inclusion of the original case and chain are the main factors that push an EC toward the top of the range.

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