Minox BL
The Minox BL is a subminiature camera from Minox, the German maker known for its 8×11mm format spy-style cameras. It sits within Minox's compact subminiature line aimed at discreet photography rather than general-purpose use.
Hammer prices for the Minox BL at UK auction have ranged widely, from around £200 for a standard example up to roughly £3,100 for an exceptional or collector-grade specimen, reflecting how much condition and provenance drive what one sells for today. With only a small number of recorded saleroom results, any single Minox BL's value in 2026 depends heavily on completeness, working order and originality. Buyers should treat the upper end as an outlier rather than a typical price.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| black | — | — | 4 | £19 – £420 |
| gold | — | — | 0 | — |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers | — | |
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools (Lot 182) Title: Minox BL Subminature Camera
Description:
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| Sep 2025 | £19 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | black | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 194) Title: A Minox BL Sub-miniature Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter advances but doesn't open, with pouch and flash. |
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| Aug 2025 | £162 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 180) Title: A Minox BL Sub-Miniature Camera
Description:
silver, body VG, shutter working, in leather case, with measuring chain, in presentation case, with a selection of sealed and opened cartridges. |
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| Aug 2025 | £162 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 181) Title: A Minox BL Sub-Miniature Camera
Description:
silver, body VG, shutter working, in leather case, with measuring chain, in presentation case, with a selection of sealed and opened cartridges, with |
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| Jan 2025 | USD 200 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: 2025 Auction Results (Lot 36) Title: Minox BL
Description:
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| Aug 2023 | £175 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 368) Title: A Minox BL Sub-Miniature Camera
Description:
1971-76, chrome, serial no.1203452, with a Minox f/3.5 15mm lens, body VG, shutter working, lens VG, with camera case, chain, flash bulb attachment, |
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| May 2013 | EUR 340 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | black | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10768) Title: Minox BL black
Description:
very rare black BL in mint and perfect working condition, meter scale, chain, case, instructions, maker's box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | black | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12528) Title: Minox BL Schwarz
Description:
very rare black BL in near mint and perfect working condition, feet scale, case Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 420 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | black | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20272) Title: Minox BL black
Description:
very rare black BL in near mint and perfect working condition, feet scale, case Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 330 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26758) Title: Minox BL Chrome
Description:
quite rare BL in near mint and good working condition with chain, flash adapter, cases and maker's box Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Feb 2005 | £144 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 177) Title: Minox BL no. 126446
Description:
Minox BL no. 126446 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 3,125 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21401) Title: MINOX BL Chrom
Description:
Chrome BL in good condition with case |
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| May 2001 | £211 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 295) Title: Minox BL no. 1213548
Description:
Minox BL no. 1213548 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jan 1998 | £402 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 357) Title: Minox BL no. 1214033
Description:
Minox BL no. 1214033 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox BL worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices for the Minox BL span roughly £200 to £3,100, so a typical clean user example sits well below the top figure, which represents a standout sale.
How much does a Minox BL sell for at auction?
Recent saleroom results show the Minox BL price varies sharply with condition and accessories, with one standard example selling for £200 and an exceptional one reaching about £3,100.
What affects the value of a Minox BL?
Cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy, lens clarity and the presence of original accessories are the main factors that determine what a Minox BL sells for in the current market.