The rare ” IIIS (Model A) ” vintage Minox Spy Camera is a highly sought-after subminiature camera known for its discreet design and advanced features. This comes equipped with a light meter and leather case. Provides accurate exposure control, making it ideal for capturing covert images. It also includes the measuring chain used for proper distance from a document. Also included is a book a book providing information on how to use the camera effectively. With its compact size and unique capabilities, the Minox Spy Camera IIIS is a valuable addition to any vintage camera collection. The camera seems to have a good working shutter as well as time settings and aperture. The separate light meter appears to be in good working order as well. It has a speed setting and chart for aperture. A view finder allows you to accurately measure the subject matter for exposure. This style camera was used by different spy agencies around the globe to photograph documents as well as subjects and equipment. It has quite the history in the world of collectable cameras and accessories. Was produced from 1948 to 1950, and was succeeded by the. That was in production from 1951 to 1954. Was followed by a special variant for the US market, the. Which had a flash-synchronisation connector. It was in production until 1969. The Minox A has a mechanical shutter which ranges from 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. It also allows the shutter to be kept open manually (B). The high-precision COMPLAN lens allows focussing from 20 cm (8 inches) to infinity. When turning the focusing dial, the viewfinder moves in tandem to correct for parallax errors. Above the viewfinder is the so-called filter bar, that allows a red or a green filter to be moved in front of the lens. These filters are generally used to increase contrast. When photographing documents, the measuring chain comes in handy. It is 60 cm long and has small markers (bullets) at 20, 24, 30 and 40 cm, just like the markings on the focusing dial. When using the full length of the chain i. 60 cm the distance is ideal for photographing A4+ size documents. Each time a picture is taken, the frame counter increases, up to the maximum of 50 exposures. Closing the camera, also protects the lens by moving a plate in front of it. Please note that each time the camera is closed, the film is advanced to the next position, regardless whether a picture was taken or not.
