Minox 35 mm Cameras

This page provides a detailed, model‑by‑model reference for the Minox 35 mm camera system, beginning with the Minox 35 EL of 1974 and continuing through the later ML/MB/MDC generation. Each entry is based on primary documentation, including Minox manuals, service notes, and period catalogues.

Minox 35 MDC

Body

Matt black, glass fibre‑reinforced Makrolon body with external panels finished in Titanal. Compact folding design with reinforced cover geometry. The Titanal construction results in a slightly larger and heavier body than the 35 ML and requires a dedicated fitted case.

Lens

MINOX MC Minoxar 35 mm f/2.8
4‑element, multi‑coated optical design. Manual focus with distance scale and depth‑of‑field markings. Focusing range: 90 cm to infinity.

Exposure system

Aperture‑priority automatic exposure
CdS‑Sensor (as specified in the MDC manual) controlling the LED display
Exposure measurement performed by the internal metering cell used in the 35 ML platform (not described in the MDC manual)
LED indications for shutter speeds, over‑exposure and slow‑speed warnings
Exposure reading held when the shutter release is partly depressed

Shutter

Electronically controlled shutter, approx. 1 s to 1/500 s at ISO 100.

Flash

Standard hotshoe with automatic selection of 1/125 s when a flash unit is inserted. Electronic flash synchronisation.

Self‑timer

Electronic self‑timer with an approximate 10 s rundown.

Body fittings

Cable release socket
Tripod bush
Aufwickelspule mit Filmfangvorrichtung (take‑up spool with automatic film attachment)

Battery

Power source: PX28 lithium or silver‑oxide battery (6 V). Battery compartment beneath the front cover.

Dimensions and weight

Approx. 103 × 64 × 34 mm
Weight: approx. 210 g (without battery)

Minox 35 mm Cameras