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Minox DCC 5.1

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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
How film was loaded into the Minox. You’ve seen it in films and on television: the spy breaks into the villain’s office, removes a tiny camera from his jacket pocket and begins shooting pictures of secret plans. The camera is a strange one, made of shiny metal, long and slim, about the size of an index finger. The spy snaps it open by pulling the ends, which extends the body to reveal the lens and viewfinder, presses the shutter button, then closes it and opens it again for the next shot.Read more
We review the miniature classic camera replica from Minox, designed to look like a traditional camera.Read more
Those of you who aren't familiar with Minox , it's a German company that specialises in making small classic replica cameras ranging from little spy camera gadgets to retro looking miniature digital cameras. The Classic Mini Digital Camera , or DCC 5.1 for short, is Minox's latest and grRead more
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Pros

  • 8 Great Vintage Street Photography Cameras
  • really satisfying to use and very well built
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • it prone to camera shake even in good light
  • The camera is not a figure of fiction
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 2
  • 2 in

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Minox DCC 5.1 - Pros & Cons

Minox DCC 5.1

Pros

  • 8 Great Vintage Street Photography Cameras
  • really satisfying to use and very well built
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • it prone to camera shake even in good light
  • The camera is not a figure of fiction
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • Digital Cameras Used Floppy Disks
  • button feedback is poor
  • Portable Hard Drive Enclosure
  • really turn off the back display to conserve battery life
  • Lack of aperture control and ISO is sad -
  • their optional flash guns were equally ugly
  • Pentax has been dropping the price ever since
  • Shutter speed dial is fake sadly

Minox DCC 5.1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2 in
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Screen size: 6.7 in

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Minox DCC 5.1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
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Optics and focus
Digital zoom4.0 x
Maximum aperture2
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Built-in flashno
Flash modesAuto
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight3.88 oz
Width18.5 in
Height1.73 in
Depth1.85 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISOAuto
White balance modesAuto
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizerno
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.0 in
Screen technologyLCD TFT
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder magnification4.0 x
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formatsAVI
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black,Gold
  • Black,Silver
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
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Storage
Internal storage128.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Maximum memory card size16.0 GB
Memory slots1
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Connectivity
USB version2.0
PictBridgeno

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Minox DCC 5.1 Minox - Editorial Reviews (4)

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Minox DCC 5.1 The Minox: A Closer Look at Every Spy’s Favorite Camera
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Shutterbug
Published: 19.08.2015
The Minox: A Closer Look at Every Spy’s Favorite Camera

How film was loaded into the Minox. You’ve seen it in films and on television: the spy breaks into the villain’s office, removes a tiny camera from his jacket pocket and begins shooting pictures of secret plans. The camera is a strange one, made of shiny metal, long and slim, about the size of an index finger. The spy snaps it open by pulling the ends, which extends the body to reveal the lens and viewfinder, presses the shutter button, then closes it and opens it again for the next shot.

Minox DCC 5.1 Minox Digital Classic Camera DCC 5.1MP Review
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ePHOTOzine
Minox Digital Classic Camera DCC 5.1MP Review
2.5

We review the miniature classic camera replica from Minox, designed to look like a traditional camera.

Minox DCC 5.1 Minox Classic Mini Digital Camera Review
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Gadgetmac
Published: 29.07.2011
Minox Classic Mini Digital Camera Review

Those of you who aren't familiar with Minox , it's a German company that specialises in making small classic replica cameras ranging from little spy camera gadgets to retro looking miniature digital cameras. The Classic Mini Digital Camera , or DCC 5.1 for short, is Minox's latest and gr

Minox DCC 5.1 Minox announces tiny, retro-styled DCC 14.0 camera
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DPReview
Published: 19.03.2013
Minox announces tiny, retro-styled DCC 14.0 camera

Minox has released the latest generation of their 'Digital Classic Camera', whose miniature rangefinder body harkens back to the 1950's. The DCC 14.0 features a 14 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 41mm-equivalent fixed lens, optical viewfinder, 2" LCD display, and VGA video recording. The camera will be available soon in your choice of black or silver for $239.