Are you worried about your camera’s shutter speeds? How critical are inaccurate shutter speeds in historical cameras? Take pictures with your Minox, even if the shutter speeds may be significantly off. Here I’ll show you why it works. What I discuss in this article applies … Continue readingMinox shutter speeds: Use the film latitude
I love capturing the world in vivid color with my small cameras. But Minox film processing can be a challenge if you don’t want to develop the rolls yourself. Figuring out how to develop those tiny 8×11 mm color films was a challenge – until … Continue readingMinox color film processing at any photo lab
The ausgeknipst 9.2 mm development reel performed reliably in testing, with a robust build, secure fit in the Jobo 1510 tank, and consistent development results, including uniform edge-to-edge processing. Its compatibility with standard development methods offer practical benefits over the discontinued Minox daylight tank, though … Continue readingNew development reel for Minox 8×11 film – A Review
Are you bored of taking tons of photos with your cell phone or digital camera that you usually never look at again? Do you want to take photos you’re proud of instead? Do you want to push the boundaries of your photography? Do you like … Continue readingMinox photography for absolute beginners
Some thoughts are required to maintain a Minox. There isn’t much information on this topic on the internet, so I had to learn from my own experience. The more I thought about it, the more different approaches came to mind. So I wrote down my … Continue readingCaring for your camera: Minox maintenance
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
Owning a Minox and holding it in your hands is a very special feeling. It was designed to be concealed in the closed hand. Minox cameras are cheap today compared to their previous original prices. You can get a working Minox B starting at $50. … Continue readingBuy this Minox – should I do it?
Do you own or want to buy a Minox and don’t know if it works? You see an offer and don’t want to buy a pig in a poke? Then you should take a look at my complete checklist of functions for Minox A/B/BL/LX/EC. By … Continue readingDoes your Minox work?