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Designed in fascinating detail and with a sophisticated stylish format the new Digital Classic Camera MINOX DCC 5.1 is a true example of first-class German engineering from the fifties. Devotees of timeless elegance and precision mechanics will find it hard to resist the amazing look and feel of the camera. This small ingenious masterpiece in a scale of 1:3 is no ordinary digital camera and quietly reflects its owner’s confidence in style.

The new MINOX BV 8x56 binoculars presented by the optical specialists in Wetzlar are another powerful tool for hunting or nature observation in moonlight and in twilight.

Once again the optics manufacturer MINOX from Wetzlar has been presented a renowned international design prize for one of its products. This is a very distinguished quality mark. In this year’s “red dot award: product design 2009“, one of the world’s largest design competitions, the MINOX DSC – Digital SpyCam – received the coveted red dot.

MINOX has long made a name for itself as a manufacturer of multifunctional measuring optical equipment and binoculars. The optics specialists from Wetzlar are now presenting another reliable and extremely compact companion for all outdoor activities – the MINOX NV mini II – one of the smallest night vision devices in the world and barely larger than a lipstick. Whether for orientation purposes on land or out at sea, for hunting or protecting property: the MINOX NV mini II ensures silent and discrete observation at night and even in twilight.

New: top quality scans of your 8x11 negatives

With 5x zoom and optical image stabilizer

The super-compact digital camera with 10 megapixels and an extra-large display

The MINOX Pocket Tripod – rebirth of a classic accessory

With extended field of view - MADE IN GERMANY

It was the third presentation of the Walter Zapp Award, that took place this year in Riga on September 4, 2009.

Availabe end of September 2009. The goals of MINOX development engineers are to identify trends and respond to these with innovative products. With the new BL 8x44 and the BL 10x44 the optical specialists from Wetzlar accomplish this task.

These new powerful BV binoculars have been designed for use in exceptional situations.

In cooperation with the North Sails fashion designer Volkswagen is presenting a design study of the new Touareg Northsails.

Europe’s largest technology competition has distinguished the most innovative products and brands with the Plus X Awards for the sixth time.

The year 2009 is marked by various changes and alterations. MINOX wants to present a number of remarkable innovations.

MINOX, the traditional manufacturer based in Wetzlar, is renowned as a provider of innovative optical products with fine precision mechanics.

The winners of the photo competition have been determined. Out of 130 photos taken the MINOX Jury chose the winners.

We are delighted to announce that from Tuesday 14th April 2009, Minox
(GB) is available to serve your needs within the UK. Minox (GB) Limited of Luton, Beds, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Minox GmbH (Germany), which can now offer a direct link to dealers and consumers in the simplest and easiest way possible.

On April 1, 1959 Willi Heyer started as a trainee in the mechanical department of MINOX GmbH Optische und Feinmechanische Werke, in Heuchelheim.

Every week the MINOX-Online Shop (www.minox-shop.com) has something special on offer, and this is only valid for one week.