Minox III
The Minox III is a subminiature film camera using the 8×11mm Minox format, introduced in the early 1950s as a successor to the earlier Minox Riga and II models. Small enough to be carried in a pocket, it was positioned as a precision miniature camera for discreet photography and general compact use.
UK auction hammer results for the Minox III are thin, with the two recorded sales spanning £140–£550 (wholesale saleroom prices, excluding buyer's and seller's commission), giving a midpoint around £340. As of today in 2026, what a Minox III sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition, the presence of the original chain and case, and whether the shutter still fires accurately across all speeds.
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.
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| Dec 2021 | £68 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 598) Title: A Minox III Subminiature Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter working, slow speeds sporadic, with meter, unresponsive to light, and two sealed rolls of Iflord Delta 100, exp 2005, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18164) Title: M3 chrome
Description:
late body in very good working order Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 800 |
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| Mar 1998 | £138 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 301) Title: Minox III no. 97490
Description:
Minox III no. 97490 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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