International Minox Camera Specialist

MS Hobbies provides repair, servicing and technical support for Minox 8×11, Minox 35 and VEF Riga cameras, along with film handling, intelligence tools and global operational guidance. Based in London with worldwide reach, the service supports customers across the UK, EU, Switzerland and all international regions.

Regions

Global Reach

I receive Minox cameras from customers across the world, including:

United States
China
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Canada
Singapore
Hong Kong
South Korea
India (occasional)
South Africa (rare)
All EU member states
United Kingdom
Switzerland (DE / FR / IT)

Customs Guidance (Non‑UK)

All international shipments must use the following wording:

“Camera for repair – returning to UK technician”
Declared value: £10–£20 (technical, non‑commercial value)
HS Code: 9006.59
“TEMPORARY EXPORT – REPAIR AND RETURN”

Payment

Payment is requested once the repair is complete and the camera is ready to return.

Invoice sent by email
Bank transfer (UK & international)
PayPal
Card payment via secure link

No payment required in advance. Return shipping added at cost.

Film Frame Size Comparison

Minox 8×11mm
Frame: 8 × 11 mm
Aspect ratio: 1.38:1

Disc Film
Frame: ~8 × 10 mm
Aspect ratio: 1.25:1

35mm Still Frame
Frame: 24 × 36 mm
Aspect ratio: 1.50:1

Relative Image Area

35mm: 864 mm²
Minox 8×11: 88 mm² (≈ 10% of 35mm)
Disc: ~80 mm² (≈ 9% of 35mm)

Minox and Disc frames contain roughly one‑tenth the image area of 35mm. This directly affects grain visibility, enlargement limits and scanning expectations.

Aspect Ratio Comparison

Minox 8×11 — 1.38:1

Disc Film — 1.25:1

35mm — 1.50:1

MS Hobbies — Minox Specialist Since 1970

132b Putney High Street, London SW15 1RG
Email: paul@mshobbies.co.uk

Updated: 06 Apr 2026