5 MP digital camera / 1.5″ screen / SD card slot / lithium ion rechargable / comes with cables. software / 4x digital zoom / self timer 10 sec. / SD card slot
I am amazed at the number of negative reviews here that come from people that, incredibly, thought they were buying a “serious” camera. People, look at it. Read the specs. Go to the nearest store and hold it in your hands. This is a toy, meant to be bought for its looks. It is the cutest thing ever, it will make you the center of attention at any party you bring it too. And, to top it all, it can even take pictures!
But if you expect the quality of the pictures to be the same as from a similarly priced Canon… seriously, you need to have your head examined.
5.0 out of 5 stars just for fun
the size is small enough. The package is strong and safe for transportation. The quality of image is just acceptable. Just for fun only.
I was hoping for a better camera for its price. You are paying for the pure nostalgic miniaturization of a classic camera. My old 2.0MP Sony takes better pictures. The camera is an attention getter, though. People are amazed by the exterior detail and its size. However, it has the feel of a plastic toy. The SD card is hard to remove because you feel like you’re gonna break the door that covers it. The picture quality is adequate, except they have a bluish hue which is correctable with any basic photo-editing software. Comes in a great wooden box!
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute…but image processing a little disappointing…
I have Leica and Minox cameras. Of course, both have excellent optics. So when I saw the little M3 package by Minox, I thought I’d have some fun with this little jewel.
Fun reproduction of the old Leica “spy” camera - low end digital capabilities, but functional enough to throw it in my pocket and take candid snapshots. Anyone expecting a full function digital camera would be disappointed however
3.0 out of 5 stars
BitterSweet
The camera was lovely, for all of 8 photos before the shot button became stuck The camera is a jewel, very sweet and beautiful - the pictures we did get to take…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Skepticism overruled
I am a serious amateur photographer with professional training and own serious digital and film equipment, including film Leicas.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rip-off
This camera should sell for $29.95 at Toy’s R-US. The picture quality even under good lighting conditions and setup to “fine” is terrible.
1.0 out of 5 stars
So not worth it..
Once you’ve got over the cuteness of it, the fact remains that the mini-Minox/Leica takes lousy pictures, is overly difficult to use and (get this!
1.0 out of 5 stars
Plastic Junk
Levers don’t work. They are just decorative. Blurry pictures. No focus even. You can’t even FOCUS this hundred dollar plus toy. It’s not even cute.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Novelty
This camera is very small, but the picture quality isnt that great. You could get a canon with much better quality, for the same price.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Looks nice, cute, poor picture qualityI bought this as a gift. It is really cute and surely get attention from people but the picture quality is really poor. Think of it as a cell phone picture quality.
13 Responses to MINOX DCC Leica M3 5MP Digital Camera
Nahla
June 9th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I am amazed at the number of negative reviews here that come from people that, incredibly, thought they were buying a “serious” camera. People, look at it. Read the specs. Go to the nearest store and hold it in your hands. This is a toy, meant to be bought for its looks. It is the cutest thing ever, it will make you the center of attention at any party you bring it too. And, to top it all, it can even take pictures!
But if you expect the quality of the pictures to be the same as from a similarly priced Canon… seriously, you need to have your head examined.
Yanenowi
June 9th, 2009 at 11:38 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
just for fun
the size is small enough. The package is strong and safe for transportation. The quality of image is just acceptable. Just for fun only.
Ulema
June 9th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I was hoping for a better camera for its price. You are paying for the pure nostalgic miniaturization of a classic camera. My old 2.0MP Sony takes better pictures. The camera is an attention getter, though. People are amazed by the exterior detail and its size. However, it has the feel of a plastic toy. The SD card is hard to remove because you feel like you’re gonna break the door that covers it. The picture quality is adequate, except they have a bluish hue which is correctable with any basic photo-editing software. Comes in a great wooden box!
Hummer
June 9th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cute…but image processing a little disappointing…
I have Leica and Minox cameras. Of course, both have excellent optics. So when I saw the little M3 package by Minox, I thought I’d have some fun with this little jewel.
Anonymous
June 9th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Fun reproduction of the old Leica “spy” camera - low end digital capabilities, but functional enough to throw it in my pocket and take candid snapshots. Anyone expecting a full function digital camera would be disappointed however
Yassah
June 9th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Should I?
I am soo soo soo tempted to by this camera. It looks amazing, but are the pictures really crappy?
Prosper
June 9th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
The camera is a jewel, very sweet and beautiful - the pictures we did get to take…
BitterSweet
The camera was lovely, for all of 8 photos before the shot button became stuck
Ujana
June 9th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Skepticism overruled
I am a serious amateur photographer with professional training and own serious digital and film equipment, including film Leicas.
Mykelti
June 10th, 2009 at 12:00 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rip-off
This camera should sell for $29.95 at Toy’s R-US. The picture quality even under good lighting conditions and setup to “fine” is terrible.
Xanadu
June 10th, 2009 at 1:08 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
So not worth it..
Once you’ve got over the cuteness of it, the fact remains that the mini-Minox/Leica takes lousy pictures, is overly difficult to use and (get this!
Yu jie
June 10th, 2009 at 6:54 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Plastic Junk
Levers don’t work. They are just decorative. Blurry pictures. No focus even. You can’t even FOCUS this hundred dollar plus toy. It’s not even cute.
Wind
June 10th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Novelty
This camera is very small, but the picture quality isnt that great. You could get a canon with much better quality, for the same price.
Hendrix
June 10th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Looks nice, cute, poor picture qualityI bought this as a gift. It is really cute and surely get attention from people but the picture quality is really poor. Think of it as a cell phone picture quality.