Last of Classic Compact- enjoy the beautiful rose while it last !

<p>Minox 35mm camera is last of its kind. <p> Olympus and Rollei used to make manual compact cameras such as Olympus XA series, Rollei 35. They all abandoned and flock to greener pastures.

Classic camera is a tough market in today's dominant auto p&s. Minox declared bankruptcy in Jan 1 of 1989. Later rescued by Leica Camera of Solms.

New products are geared more and more towards the trendy p&s and APS.

<P> After rescued, Minox didn't make any profit for several years, only in last quarter start showing a little bit profit.

<p> The question is not whether new money can be spent on improving the 35mm line, there is not fat profit to support much new product development.

<p> Any one following Minox website will noticed that its site had not being update for years until now. How long can the 35mm line stand is the question.

<p> The exequisite Minox 35 camera is the last of the last endangered species, like the Panda.

<p> I am glad to see there are still new models like the GT-X. GT-S, although it is small incremental improvements,

but it is a sign of life. <p> I am happy that there are still parts available whenever my Minox 35 need repair.

<p> Enjoy the beautiful rose while it last !

I agree with you. I am retiring one of my Minox 35EL and recently

purchased a mint but used ML version. These little beauties perform

nicely most of the time and are a pleasure to carry. I'm watching the

used markets for GT series and will get one.