New: Minox Slide Film Processing in progress
ms hobbies ltd: MINOX SPECIALISTS SINCE 1969
From the classic Minox cameras to modern optics and binoculars.
upgrading your binoculars
More performance for less price = Minox
Our customers tell me that binocular purchases are often a once in a lifetime activity. Customers say that new binoculars are purchased only when the previous pair is lost, damaged, or stolen. Unlike cameras, binoculars seem not to be passed down from generation to generation. Why would you? try using a 30 year old pair of binoculars and compare with modern-day models. Clarity, weight and performance win [to] day.
You may want to consider upgrading to Minox binoculars because of the price advantage. Even the top-quality German-made Minox X-HD series costs from £750, compared with models from Leica®, Zeiss® and Swarovski®.
When comparing binoculars, any make looks good in bright sunlight: point the optics at the shadows. That will separate the good from the wanting.
stock and processing
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We are the only processor to provide a fast and efficient method of processing and scanning disc film. Using customised equipment for the best quality possible today
Process & Scan £17.50
Scan only £12.50
Replacement Film £14.99 for 2
Two week turnaround
Minox 35
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A range of refurbished, guaranteed and fully functional 35mm Minox cameras. the camera with the fabled Minotar and later Minoxar lenses. From £149. We sell, repair and guarantee our 35mm cameras.
minox spies
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Using modern films and an evolving scanning method, we strive to digitally recreate the best of the Paarz enlarger-based analogue prints of 20 years ago.
We sell, repair and guarantee our 8x11 cameras.
Minox Rapid 7x44 Fixed Focus
£480.00
(£9.99 shipping)
Ultra-tough, ultra reliable, for time when no time to focus. Super strong construction.
Minox X-Lite 10x25
£145.00
(£9.99 shipping)
Portable, easy to use, great value for money. Why spend more if budgets are tight?
recommended new MINOX BINOCULARS
Minox Rapid 7x44 fixed focus £480
Minox X-Active Range from only £193
Minox X-Active Range from only £193
Built to withstand tough treatment, these fixed focus model are excellent for spotting and shows with no time spend adjusting or auto-focus.
Minox X-Active Range from only £193
Minox X-Active Range from only £193
Minox X-Active Range from only £193
10 year guarantee. waterproof to 5m depth. A balance between cost and performance
Minox X-Lite Range from £128
Minox X-Active Range from only £193
Minox X-Lite Range from £128
Our more reasonable range. 2 year guarantee
MINOX XD: MADE IN GERMANY FOR LESS
Minox XD 10 x56
Minox X- Range £1600
Minox XD 10x44 £797
Built to withstand tough treatment, these fixed focus model are excellent for spotting and shows with no time spend adjusting or auto-focus.
Minox XD 10x44 £797
Minox X- Range £1600
Minox XD 10x44 £797
10 year guarantee. Made In Germany. Exclusive Schott glass
A brand synomymous with GERMAN quality: minox
MINOX = SPY CAMERAS
Ask anyone, in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish or even Russian what the word 'Minox®' means to them: the answer will always be 'German sub-miniature 'spy' cameras' ,
As strong a global brand name as Leica®, Zeiss® or Hasselblad®, for over 80 years, Minox's association with ingenuity, Latvian, then German design, and miniaturisation still applies. Today, the Blaser Group adds to that firm foundation by adding high quality optics at excellent value for money across all price points..
The UK is an important market for Minox, and with fresh impetus we offer the revised range of binoculars, respectful of our heritage, but looking forward to the future.
Minox will even support your subminiature and 35mm cameras, films, and repairs: from the 1938 VEF Minox to the 1998 Minox GT-X.
Minox Stand at the Great British Shooting Shop, NEC Birmingham 2023
8x11 scanning holder from Valoi
Co-designed with MS Hobbies
Valio of Finland have released their new stand-alone holder for 8x11 film. Use with their film advancer or by itself with a backlight, the holder offers precision positioning of your negative to be copied by a a digital camera.
MS Hobbies assisted in testing and proving the holder over the past year to make sure it works to specification.
£45 plus postage.
Valoi Minox film holder
ANALOGUE processing: Disc, APS, and MINOX
New: No postage option
We will process and scan that out of date disc or APS film. From 2400-4000 dpi resolution, APS scans will be index printed and disc film colour corrected. 2 week turnaround: disc film £17.50 develop and scan, APS from £15 develop and scan. We can even supply replacement (expired) APS and disc film.
Download forms here please. No payment card details in the paperwork please.
Confidential work undertaken.
