Minox: Marvel in Miniature by D. Scott Young (English) Paperback Book

Description: Minox by D. Scott Young Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description No other camera has ever fired the publics imagination so much as the legendary Minox spy camera. The unique push - pull film advance design in a camera no bigger than a package of chewing gum is universally recognized as that indispensable tool of the professional spy. Among people who might not be able to tell you the difference between a Nikon and a Hasselblad, that tiny Minox conjures up romantic images of daring missions by heroic men and women, the thrill of danger and most of alluring of all, the hint of a secret stolen. Ironically enough, the Minox works in Germany have steadfastly refused to acknowledge, through over 50 years, any intent to design the camera as an aid to intelligence gathering. From the first camera developed in 1936, inventor Walter Zapp has always maintained that his cameras and accessories have been designed solely for the gentleman or lady who desired to participate in photography. Indeed, this sophisticated, full featured camera was designed so that its complete system of accessories could be carried with the camera, in ones pockets or purse. The Minox camera was a technological marvel in miniature at the time of its introduction, and remains so today. This is no mean feat in an age when miniaturization and electronics combine to give us computers small enough to fit in our pocket, watches that can store memos and speak to you, and television sets small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. And yet, close examination of a modern Minox will startle you: the basic design concept and functioning of the camera remains virtually unchanged from almost 60 years ago. More than anything else, this speaks of near perfect engineering, of form gladly and closely following function...of getting it right the first time around. Very few products made in this century can make this claim, and the Minox is the vehicle that launches Walter Zapp into the ranks of the world class designer/inventors. It should hardly come as a surprise to learn that many of the earlier models, now over 50 years old, are still functioning as reliably and accurately as the day they were made. The exciting history of the inventor and his one of a kind camera are yours to explore in this invaluable guide to the Minox enthusiast. A complete description of every camera model and most accessories available are covered in detail. As an added bonus, a beginners primer on photography is also included, designed to allow one to get the most out of their unique camera system. Updated information through 1999, a personal interview with the inventor and numerous photographs make this book an indispensable reference work for both the collector and the user of these fine cameras. Author Biography Young retired from the U.S. Army Signal Corps after a 20 year career. He has been a life long enthusiast of photography. He now works as a technical manager for an independent information technology company, and writes in his spare time. Details ISBN 1587210681 ISBN-13 9781587210686 Title Minox Author D. Scott Young Format Paperback Year 2000 Pages 200 Publisher AuthorHouse GE_Item_ID:14270486; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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