Minox III-S
The Minox III-S is a subminiature camera using the 8×11mm Minox film format, introduced in the mid-1950s as an evolution of the post-war Minox III. It was positioned as a discreet pocket camera for documentary, travel and surveillance use, continuing the Riga-origin Minox line under West German production.
With only a single tracked UK auction hammer result on record (£126 in 1999), there is not enough recent data to state what a Minox III-S is reliably worth in today's market. That lone saleroom figure should be read as a wholesale price rather than a retail asking price, and present-day values for clean working examples can sit above or below it depending on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and whether the original chain, case and reading aids 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: May 1999
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| May 1999 | £126 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 171) Title: Minox III-S no. 86733
Description:
Minox III-S no. 86733 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Aug 1998 | £126 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 217) Title: Minox III-s no. 43741
Description:
Minox III-s no. 43741 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox III-S worth today?
Only one UK auction hammer result is on file (£126 in 1999), so a current value cannot be quoted with confidence; condition, completeness of accessories and shutter health are the main price drivers.
How much does a Minox III-S sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK saleroom hammer price for this model is £126, achieved at Christie's in 1999, but with such a small sample the true market price range cannot be reliably defined.
What film does the Minox III-S use?
It uses Minox 8×11mm subminiature film, loaded in the small proprietary Minox cassettes rather than 35mm or 120 roll film.