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  1. Best way to hold it is to unsnap the strap button and stick your hand through the loop.
  2. I have a few I really like. **MD Zoom Rokkor 24-50mm 1:4. Very versatility and convenient when wanting to carry only one lens. Only slight down side is it is a little heavy. But the XK onto which it is set isn't a lightweight. **MC Rokkor-PG, 58mm 1:1.2. Again a little heavy, but a good stand alone rig if I want control options. I presently have it on an XE-7. **I have an 85mm as well. Great portrait lens. Curiously enough it is: MD Rokkor-X 1:1.7. Again, a larger lens with heft. Reminds you it is well built just by picking it up. Don't know if any meaningful difference between 1.7 vs 2.0 Steve
  3. Yes, but I tend to avoid filters. Not the complication, but just not wanted. Can achieve end result in printing if needed. But cannot reverse the negative if filter screwed up the shot
  4. Minox 35 lens rivals Leica. Anytime I want to bring a camera, I look at the Leica M6TTL and the Minxo ML and grab it and stick it into my pocket. Never regretted my choice on any outing. Don't really have to worry about theft or damage. Steve
  5. Received this older Minox from an overhaul. All seemed to function well except my shots were improperly exposed when on flash. Otherwise the exposure worked fine. Then I noticed the f/stop ring was improperly adjusted during the overhaul. The most it would go toward the high number f/stop was between f/11 and f/16. The extreme setting for the other direction (wide open) was to have the marker approximately half a stop beyond f/2.8. So, when using an automatic flash, and setting to the f/stop recommended, I am off what is required. With the automatic operation of the shutter at any f/stop within the range of good exposure and not using a flash, it probably doesn't matter much. Is it possible to adjust the orientation of the f/stop ring to the proper limits or should I go thru the aggravation of removing the film and sending it back? If there is an easy way please advise. Steve
  6. <p>thanks everyone for your comments.<br> Actually it is very convenient to allow for setting an f/stop commensurate with fill flash. I use it frequently out doors, especially at the beach with slow film or a Minox ND filter.<br /> Set the f stop so the needle registers about 125th sec and set the flash for minimal output. It doesn't blow out the shot and the eyes are there!</p>
  7. <p>I have one for sale. $85. Serviced by DAG. bicycle551@ com cast dot net</p>
  8. <p>Yes, 35.<br> Only problem with the old school sandwich filter holder is they cover the distance scale. Need to consider a remedy to the Kodak adapter. Possibly a Dremel cutting disk.</p>
  9. <p>The Series Filters typically screwed onto the lens threads and the sandwich adapter held the Series filter in place. Was there ever a clamp on Minox type adapter allowing the use of the Series filters?</p>
  10. <p>I understand the camera hot shoe has a little 'foot' that is moved when a flash is mounted. This sets the flash synch speed (125th ?) <br> I wanted to test this function. I set the f/stop so the meter registered 250. I then inserted the flash expecting the speed indication needle to drop to the flash setting. But no, it stayed. Is the unit in need of service or is this normal and the shutter set to flash synch regardless of the needle position?</p>
  11. <p>I found these cameras with the 5.6 @ 1/250 did a fine job. I had a Minox something. Cannot remember the model. It was nice and would take great pics. No flash and the outdoor shots in moderate light were fine. 100 asa color film. Steve</p>
  12. <p>If battery tests good, the failure of the shutter to open indicates need for an overhaul. The fact the needle moves when pressing the batt check button indicates the battery is good. Verify with another. If same shutter result, then you'll have to decide whether it is worth an overhaul by Don Goldberg, DAG. <br> Here is your owners manual:<br> http://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/minox_35_gt.pdf<br> Steve</p>
  13. <p>I reviewed the flash distances provided in the Minox brochure for use with the 8x11 Cameras: IIIs, B, C, LX, TLX.<br> It provided all I needed to print a 'cheat sheet' for taping to the flash 'gun'.</p> <p>Here it is if anyone wants to cut and paste to your records or to print.<br> <strong> LX - Ϟ</strong><br> <strong> ISO 25 3’ – 10’</strong><br> <strong>w/filter 20” – 5’</strong><br> <strong>ISO 100 6’ – 20’</strong><br> <strong>w/filter 3’ – 10’</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> IIIs, B (1/20<sup>th</sup> sec)</strong><br> <strong> C (1/30<sup>th</sup> sec)</strong><br> <strong>ISO 25 6’ – 10’</strong><br> <strong>w/filter 3’ – 5’</strong><br> <strong>ISO 100 13’ – 20’</strong><br> <strong>w/filter 6’ – 10’</strong></p>
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