Minox 35PL

I've found a used Minox 35PL I am interested in buying. I know that it is program mode only and I don't mind that. But, are there any problems I should be aware of?

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Does it have the same shutter problems as the early 35MLs?

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Can I get batteries for it in the UK (it takes a PX27) or an uptodate equivalent?

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I gather there isn't a hot shoe but it would need a special flash -

what models would fit and would there be a problem in getting one (or

would it be vastly expensive)?

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Thanks,

Bill

Bill, I think you mixed up. Minox PE is the one without flash hot shoe, and a special matching flash is

attached to the side ( like Olympus XA style ).

<p> Minox 35 PL was made in 1982, it has a hot shoe like GT, so you don't need the side mount PE flash.

<p> PX27 5.6v battery is still available on eBay, search for "Minox" and you may find it.

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