Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Minolta 16mm


A Collection of Minolta 16mm Subminiature Cameras and Accessories A comprehensive collection of Minolta 16 subminiature cameras and associated photographic equipment for the 16mm format. The collection features several distinct models representing the evolution of the line, including two original Minolta-16 bodies in silver and blue anodised finishes, with the blue example bearing the E-P export diamond and Chiyoda Kogaku Japan maker mark. Further models include a chrome Minolta-16 II, a grey plastic and silver Minolta-16 P, a Minolta-16 EE-II with built-in selenium meter, a Minolta-16 MG-S (Serial No. 110521), and a black and silver Minolta-16 QT (Serial No. 133214). The cameras are fitted with various Rokkor lenses including 25mm f/3.5, 22mm f/2.8, 23mm f/2.8, and 23mm f/3.5 specifications. The lot is accompanied by a large assortment of original accessories including ten leather and vinyl protective cases in black, blue, and brown. Also included is a boxed Minolta 16 MG-S 80cm close-up lens and scale chain set (Code No. 6215-547), and several specialized lens attachments for the MG-S model, such as a Y 48 yellow filter and an 80 B blue filter housed in dedicated vinyl and plastic pouches. One 16mm film cassette in its original plastic box is present.