Welcome To
THE
Minox Historical Society
Minox photography by Don Krehbiel
WELCOME TO THE
MINOX HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the world-famous Minox cameras and equipment.
From the groundbreaking Riga to the classic 8x11 and 35mm models, Minox has long been a symbol of precision, innovation, and compact design. The vision of inventor Walter Zapp lives on through collectors, photographers, and enthusiasts around the world.
Whether you’re new to Minox or a longtime fan, you’ll find resources, galleries, and documents celebrating everything Minox — from technical manuals to historical insights.
Once you’ve used a Minox, you never see cameras the same way again.
Now available to read online
The Classic Minox Memo Collections
The New Minox Memo
The Don Krehbiel Collection
Subminiature Photography Gallery
A photographic gallery showcasing the photographs of Minox Historical Society Members over the years.
Submini-L & Minox Memo Search
SEARCH The Archives (Beta)
Mailing list archives from 1996 to 2025
Search the discussions for technical tips, collector insights, and historical facts shared by Minox and bminiature enthusiasts worldwide.
The Minox Memo Searchable Archive
Published by the Minox Processing Labratories of Forest Hills New York from 1956 to 1972. The Memo contains decades of curated technical notes, manuals, and reference material. Perfect for quick answers, research, and deep dives into Minox history.
Note: Currently desktop only
Minox Memo Archive
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Minox Historical Memo Collections
4 Classic Volumes
The "New Minox Memo" Collection
Submini-L: The Official Mailing List of the Minox Historical Society
Founded in 1996 and now in its third decade, Submini-L is the longest-running public forum devoted exclusively to subminiature photography. Originating on AOL’s Listserv in cooperation with the SubClub, and now hosted on Groups.io, it serves as a digital meeting place for historians, collectors, photographers, and technicians dedicated to cameras smaller than 35mm.
From Minox and Minolta-16 to Yashica Ator, Tessina, Gami, and other precision instruments, Submini-L supports serious discussion of subminiature film formats, darkroom techniques, restoration, and collecting — always with a focus on the analog craft and historical context.
As the official discussion group of the Minox Historical Society, Submini-L continues to document, preserve, and promote the unique heritage of subminiature cameras, their makers, and the passionate community surrounding them.
For further reading and research, visit The Subclub, the web’s original and most comprehensive archive of subminiature photography resources.
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29 Years of Discussion & Knowledge
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A Minox Historical Society Publication
A tribute of Don Krehbiel
The MHS produced this eBook which preserves the history, insights, and stories that defined Don Kreibiel’s work and the Minox community.
It serves as both a tribute and a lasting resource for subminiature photography enthusiasts.
Minox, Metal & Macintosh
We’ve faithfully reproduced Don Kreibiel’s original website to keep his knowledge and passion for the Minox alive. Every page stands as a reminder of his dedication to the craft and the people who shared it.
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