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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.

Date Price Source
Dec 2021 £68 Flints Auctions
Nov 2008 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Mar 1998 £138 Christie's