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Early versions of the tripod with boxes are rare. By using the tripod attachment as a guide to the changes in the house style the box shown below should be the third version; the first being fur grey with Minox eye logo in gold, the second a grey box with a blue lining, and this, the third, having an off white interior.
| Model | Pocket Tripod 1/4" |
| Finish/colour | chrome plating |
| Case | soft brown leather with zip, wrist strap and space for adapter |
| Box | grey, blue band on edged, interior off white. |
| Instructions | IX 56 English |
| Purchased | 2005/01/19 |
| Date of Manufacture | |
| Cost | 89.99USD grey box, leather case |
| Current Value | |
| Auction Price | Ebay 02/03/17 58.10USD 02/07/10 55USD 02/07/20 65.99USD plain box 04/02/11 16.55GBP 04/03/03 57USD grey box, leather case 04/12/18 100USD grey box * 05/01/19 89.99USD grey box, leather case 05/08/18 61USD (grey box, leather case, & adapter (long arm) 05/10/28 76USD (grey box) 05/11/05 42.08USD (with attachment) 06/02/16 51USD (grey box) 06/02/27 41USD (grey box) 06/06/30 69.99USD (grey box, attachment) 06/08/08 47.99USD (grey box) 07/09/15 51.01USD (grey box) 08/02/04 81USD (grey box) |
| Comment | The leg has a small black metal disc at the end and a coiled spring below it. When the leg is twisted the ball socket is tightened up. |
The sample below has an instruction sheet, in German, dated XII 61. It was purchased with a large collection of accessories in grey boxes.
Last Updated on 15th September 2007