Here we have a used Minolta-16 Model P camera. The plastic case is not in good shape and is missing pcs. The camera is in good used condition.

Camera is a vintage subminiature "spy-style" camera introduced by Minolta in 1960. Featuring a simple, fixed-focus Rokkor 25mm f/3.5 lens, it utilizes 16mm film and was designed for casual point-and-shoot photography.

Key Specifications & Features

Lens: Rokkor 1:3.5/25mm (3 elements)

Focus: Fixed focus (always sharp from a few feet to infinity)

Shutter Speed: Single shutter speed of 1/100 sec

Aperture: Adjustable from f/3.5 to f/16, guided by weather symbols

Film Type: Uses proprietary Minolta 16mm film cartridges (yielding 10×14 mm exposures)

Size & Weight: Extremely compact (103×27×42 mm) and lightweight (120 g)

Flash: Flash-synchronized with external flash port

How It Operates

Film Advance: Operates via a mechanical thumb wheel that also cocks the shutter.

Exposure Control: Lacks a built-in light meter. Users set the aperture based on a weather symbol guide

Frame Counter: The counter automatically sets to "S" (Start) when the film is loaded and must be advanced to 20 before taking the first shot.