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Unraveling the Mystery: Riga Minox Shutter
Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of the legendary Riga Minox camera? While much has been written about its later models, the mechanics of its early incarnation remain shrouded in mystery. Today, we embark on a journey to shed light on this intriguing … Continue readingUnraveling the Mystery: Riga Minox Shutter
Testing lenses at home
In order to test the resolution of cameras for which there were no evaluations yet, I was forced to carry out tests myself. But I had never done this seriously before, so I had to find out more first. There are many tips online, but … Continue readingTesting lenses at home
Moments that matter: Capturing the significance of the present
Through photography, we can vividly illustrate the concept that while we cannot change the past, we hold the key to shaping our reality and future through our actions in the present. My photographs aim to inspire individuals to recognize the importance of living mindfully and … Continue readingMoments that matter: Capturing the significance of the present
Minox photography for absolute beginners
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Minox: In search of the originals
If you want to keep old cameras in working order, it becomes increasingly difficult over the years to find documentation to repair these cameras. This is especially true if the cameras have not been manufactured for a long time. This is no different with Minox … Continue readingMinox: In search of the originals
Riga Minox – the big hit
The Riga Minox from 1938 was the first model of this type of camera. It already had all the features that made the Minox famous. Created from nothing, it was the big hit. It took a phenomenal three-dimensional imagination to optimize such a complicated construction … Continue readingRiga Minox – the big hit
Caring for your Minox
A lot of thought is needed to tackle the maintenance of a Minox. The more I thought about it, the more different approaches came to mind. So I wrote down my thoughts and some tips for implementation. There is not just one way to get … Continue readingCaring for your Minox
The ugliest Minox I’ve ever seen …
… belongs to me. I was actually just looking for a cheap Minox A IIIs to practice repairs on. It was also supposed to be used as a spare parts donor. When I saw the camera for sale online, the first thing that struck me … Continue readingThe ugliest Minox I’ve ever seen …
Repair your Minox: Film feeding mechanism
The 8×11 Minox uses unperforated film. Today this has the big advantage that you can make Minox films yourself from standard 35 mm film. However, the lack of perforation requires a special design for film transport. Two questions arise:How does the film transport work with … Continue readingRepair your Minox: Film feeding mechanism
To believe is not to know: Minox shutter speeds
You checked your Minox and it passed the shutter test. The times run plausibly, which means that longer times open the shutter longer than short times. So far so good. So are the times correct? Of course not necessarily. “Dare to know” Kant tells us … Continue readingTo believe is not to know: Minox shutter speeds