Minox CD 140 Date Back 35mm Camera, Silver

by Minox

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.4 x 2.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U0FF
• Item model number: 140
• Batteries: 1 CR123A batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,505 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 4, 2000

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect point-and-shoot camera!!, April 16, 2001

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phdezra (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Minox CD 140 Date Back 35mm Camera, Silver (Electronics)

The Minox CD 140 is probably in the top 5 of all point-and-shoot cameras with a long zoom.

It's easy for a complete beginner to use, but has light controls for the more advanced photographer (macro, panorama, flash cancel, etc.). There is no manual aperture setting or other controls like this, but do you really want/need that in a point and shoot camera?

I own the date back version of this casera and am very happy with its overall performance. I *really* wanted to get a Leica C1, but am glad I did not - no point. The Leica versions at this end of the point and shoots are overpriced for the same or lower quality as this Minox with its Minoctar lens. Sharp and crisp photos.

Another very important part of this camera that peopel overlook is that it is NOT a step zoom. This means that the zoom does not move in preset settings. E.g., on the Leica C1 you can only zoom to 38, 50, 75, 90, etc. With this Minox you can zoom to ANY distance between 38 and 140.

The camera also ha an excellent "feel" to it. Some point and shoot cameras feel so cheap (plastic doodads) and others are so "slick" that they feel tinny. Not this one. It is made of high quality material and there is a part made of grip rubber that helps you get a great grip on the camera (visible on left side of the camera picture - looks like a black half-moon).

The other features: Active infrared autofocus, Maximum zoom range, Automatic flash, Preflash for red-eye reduction, Quality lens, etc. are all excellent.

There is ONLY one weakness I can think of: Small viewfinder (to look at what you are shooting). This takes a little getting used to, but is simple enough. This is the ONLY drawback.

I also own a higher-end Nikon SLR and Minolta SLR, but this is my back-up point and shoot "fun" camera. I *strongly* recommend this camera. I did a LOT fo research on point and shoots before buying this one. Again, I am very glad I bought this one. You will be too.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!, February 6, 2001

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The Master (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minox CD 140 Date Back 35mm Camera, Silver (Electronics)

I purchased this camera from a camera store, unfortunately not...(off this website), I could've saved some money. I purchased the camera because I was spending my summer in Europe, and I wanted a good camera to take with me. Good isn't the word, the camera was fantastic. The pictures were very sharp and clear, I haven't seen a camera as inexpensive as this one with the picture clarity it has. The camera is very easy to load and doesn't suck the juice of of the batteries like other cameras. The camera is very comfortable too, it isn't too big or too small, just right. I am very happy that I purchased this camera, because when i look at my pictures from my trip, they are perfect, as is the camera.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The MINISCULE VIEWFINDER is a TREMENDOUS Problem, October 22, 2001

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Paul C. Garrison (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Minox CD 140 Date Back 35mm Camera, Silver (Electronics)

Believe me, and believe any other review that criticizes the tiny viewfinder on this camera. It may have top-quality optics and an abundance of admirable features, but you're likely to miss most photo opportunities (especially in twilight and darkness) as you struggle to place the viewfinder over your eye.

Most of the photos we obtained with this Minox captured the moment after a great picture COULD HAVE been taken, and even then were generally off-center. I thought I would become acclimated, but frustration got the better of me and the camera was returned for refund.