Minox 35mm Servicing & Repairs
Workshop‑based servicing, sales, for Minox 35mm compact cameras.
Overview
MS Hobbies provides in‑house servicing and repair for classic Minox 35mm cameras. Work includes mechanical inspection, shutter and aperture checks, meter assessment, and light seal replacement where required.
35mm Camera Comparison
| Model | Years | Lens | Shutter | Features | Typical UK Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox 35 EL | 1976–1979 | Color-Minotar 35mm f/2.8 | Electronic, 1/500–8s | First Minox 35, aperture priority | £60–£120 |
| Minox 35 GL | 1979–1981 | Color-Minotar 35mm f/2.8 | Electronic | Improved electronics, Backlight | £70–£130 |
| Minox 35 GT | 1981–1988 | Color-Minotar 35mm f/2.8 | Electronic | Classic black finish, Self-Timer, 800/1600 ASA | £90–£180 |
| Minox 35 PE | 1986-1988 | Color-Minotar 35mm f/2.8 | Electronic | 35 PL with integrated flash | £80–£150 |
| Minox 35 GT‑E | 1988–1995 | Color-Minoxar 35mm f/2.8 | Electronic | Updated multi-coatedlens, improved reliability, CR1/3N batteries | £100–£250 |
| Minox 35 ML | 1985–1991 | Color-Minotar 35mm f/2.8 | Electronic | Program + aperture priority, unreliable | £80–£160 |
| Minox 35 MDC | 1996 | Color-Minoxar 35mm f/2.8 | Electronic | Program + aperture priority, multi-coatred lens,gold variant | £249-£899/td> | Minox 35 AF | 1990s | Minoxar 35mm f/3.5 Lower quality lens not a Minox 35 class item | Electronic | Autofocus models | £40–£90 |
Common issues
- Shutter not firing or intermittent
- Exposure problems or meter failure
- Light leaks due incorrect back on camera
- Battery leak and power issues
- Stiff controls or transport problems
- Lens haze, dust, or fungus
- Viewfinder haze, dust, or fungus
- ISO sticker replacement
- Aperture jammed
- Screw coverings removed/li>
Servicing information
Detailed servicing information, including packing guidance, customs procedures and the quotation process, is provided in the Minox Servicing Information Sheet and the Minox Camera Repair Form, available from the Downloads & Forms page.
Contact
For servicing enquiries, please provide the camera model, a brief description of the fault, and whether the camera has been used recently or stored for a long period.
Last revised: 08 February 2026.