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What is the condition like of this used item?

The condition of this item has been described as:

Excellent

It is in good condition considering its age. It shows signs of use, but appears to be fully functional although untested with film.

This camera would be a great addition to any collection. One of the original "spy" cameras inspired by Minox post WW2. Rarely seen now, so snap it up fast!  You can even change your name to James Bond if you buy this camera.  

The Minolta 16 can be traced back to the Mica Automat built by Konan in 1947. Minolta bought out Konan in the early 1950s and continued producing cameras under the Konan name for several years. The first camera labeled Minolta 16 rather than Konan 16 was the Minolta 16 Automat of 1955. The Minolta 16 used a newly designed film cassette which was not compatible with the Konan models.

The 16 was the second Minolta 16 model, introduced in 1957. Basically a more streamlined Automat, it was modified to allow for slip-on filters and close-up lenses and had fewer shutter speeds. 

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6 Month Guarantee on all items over £50

When you buy a used item from us over £50 in value it will be covered by our 6-month guarantee. In the unlikely event of the product developing a manufacturers fault within this period, just pop it back to us and if we can’t repair it for you, we’ll issue you a full refund providing it’s not covered in sand or ice cream.

Rest assured that all of our items have been lovingly checked and cleaned. In some cases, we even send them for service before sale.