Back to the Minox format

<p>Hi there from a long time owner of many Minox models (45 years), but of late not a user of 8x11.<br>

I seem to remember a comparison of end picture quality via the vaious Minox models been available somewhere online. Does anybody know the link? It was a picture of a boat taken with an Riga, A, B, C, LX and EC.<br>

I still have 2 EC's. One is numbered 50/100 out od the last batch. The other is a user. I cut my own film via a slitter and have every intention of D&Ping in a small area in the bathroom. I even have a Minox enlarger which needs to see the light of day.<br>

It's funny how having an EC in the top pocket enables me to think I can take a picture IF I want to, but releaves me of that commitment of having to take something if I have a bulky "other" camera at hand. It amuses me to see people walking around with huge digital units crying out to photograph everything without experiencing what life is about. Been there done that. <br>

Back to a Minox I say.<br>

Brian</p>

<p>Welcome back into the light :-))...although I fear you never really left.Once a Minox user,always a Minox user.Looking forward to see some results of your new Minox chapter,Brian!<br>

Nice to have you back here!All the best!<br>

Regards,<br>

JT</p>

<p>I echo your thoughts. I keep my Minox III in my front left pocket. It is the first item before the wallet to be carried. I like the feel of the case in my hand and that without a battery I am ready to record what life presents. Those masses digitally zapping everything in sight with little or no future appreciation, I remove my camera knowning that what I take away will remain with me forever.</p>

<p>Brian, I think you are looking for Don Krehbiels excellent Minox site. <a href="http://kcbx.net/~mhd/index.htm">http://kcbx.net/~mhd/index.htm</a><br>

I think this is the page that you want. <a href="http://kcbx.net/~mhd/minox/mnlens.htm">http://kcbx.net/~mhd/minox/mnlens.htm</a><br>

Cheers</p>

<p>Thanks, Ronald, for linking this. I have been familiar with Don Krebbiels site, but somwhow never saw these (or perhaps seniled them away).</p>

<p>Thanks for that Bill. The EC does not come up well on the chart, but it must be remembered it has a fixed focus set at approx 6feet. It is perfect for the vast majority of pictures I take. I still love the EC as it is light, small and sometimes forget it is in the top pocket.........infact I almost put it through the wash the other week!!</p>

<p>Brian</p>

<p>Knew I'd find this again sooner or later. This is a link to a site showing pictures from a B a Riga and an LX.</p>

<p>http://www.doughandel.com/dougminox.htm</p>

<p>minox 8x11 is very great camera with ultrahigh resolving power lens. I also collected many minox 8x11 cameras and accessories,such as minox riga,minox A,MINOX B,C,EC,minox tank,projector,enlarger model I,II,III,many minox books(minox guide,small minox big pictures,minox memo...many minox AD paper..) ,I shot a lot of pics with my minox A,I process the film and print them at minox enlarger by myself. I just upload some pics yester night ,link <a href="../minox-camera-forum/00VTo5">http://www.photo.net/minox-camera-forum/00VTo5</a><br />and also welcome to visit my album <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33122535@N07/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/33122535@N07/</a> <br />I am glad to share experience with each other.thanks,<br />Jack</p>