C.P. Goerz GmbH of Vienna introduced the original Minicord in 1951. It is one of the highest quality subminiatures ever built. This model is from 1958. The lens is a Goerz Helgor f2/25mm, is particularly suited for indoor photography with existing light with finer grain films as well as general photography. Close focusing to 0.3m (12 inches). The shutter is a metal plane, with speeds 1/10-1/400 s. It was the smallest TLR (Twin lens reflex) camera ever build.