{"id":34053,"date":"2026-04-30T01:03:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phsc.ca\/camera\/?p=34053"},"modified":"2026-04-24T22:19:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T02:19:26","slug":"mighty-mouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phsc.ca\/camera\/mighty-mouse\/","title":{"rendered":"mighty mouse"},"content":{"rendered":"
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lot 254 in our Estate auction – a Minolta 16 MG camera<\/p><\/div>\n

Toronto<\/strong>. I was a scrawny kid, about 90 pounds soaking wet. The summer I worked for Loblaw Grocers, I earned the nick-name ‘mighty mouse’ after a 100 pound bag of sugar was hoisted on my back and I lugged it around the basement.<\/p>\n

Post war, Minolta made subminiature cameras (the mighty mice of the camera world) using their proprietary cassettes and 16mm film. These little beauties mimicked the famous Minox but at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n

An example of the Minolta 16 series is shown here (lot 254). Those wanting to include subminiature cameras in their collection could start with the Minolta series.<\/p>\n

Lot 254 is just one of many lots in our May 3rd auction<\/a>. The lots include subminis, digital, 35mm, medium format, really old folders, field cameras and more. Come out on Sunday May 3rd and enjoy the ambiance of a photography auction.<\/p>\n

Details and the poster now pinned to this site will remain pinned until the auction begins. Free parking, and attendance.<\/p>\n

Friendly folk run the auction and bid in the audience. Join us in a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon – and add to your collection\/user gear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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