The Minicord was one of the better made miniature cameras of the period and unusual in being a twin lens reflex. Early models do not have flash synchronisation, some later models are marked Minicord III. Most later models seem to be finished in brown leather, a few were gold plated with red or green leather panels. If the serial numbers are consecutive then some cameras marked Model III precede some that are simply marked Minicord.

The patents show the inventors as Franz Sochor and Heinrich Tischberger, the applicant is Istegstahl GmbH of Vienna (possibly a patent holding company). The British patent is non technical and does not describe the mechanism, only the basic form and ergonomics are described; the essence of the design, and shape of the camera with its finger-grip, is to provide a camera that can be used in one hand and eliminates camera shake.

Accessories included:

• Flash bracket, this screwed to the tripod socket and positioned the flash unit in front of the finder.
• Pouch and Ever-ready case.
• Filters and Lens-hood.
• Miniplex developing tank.
• Minilux enlarger.
• Minigrand projector and slide mounts.
• Magnifying lens with film guide to view negatives.

Minilux enlarger