How to set ASA/DIN on Minox B

<h2>How to set ASA/DIN on Minox B?</h2>

<ol><li><FONT SIZE=+2> For film speed within ASA 400 TO ASA 25</FONT>

<p>With the camera in closed position, turn the shutter speed dial to align the ASA/DIN pointer to the desired film speed;

Pull open the Minox B all the way to disengage the ASA dial, then turn the SPEED DIAL to set at '100' (RED DOT ).

Close the camera. Now the ASA number is set.<P>

<li><H> For ASA >400</H3><P> For example using ASA 800 film. Instead index speed dial at 100, index it to

200, close the camera. The meter is now set for ASA 800<p>

<LI><H3>For ASA <25</H3>

<P> For example if you are using Fuji Super HR rated at

ASA 6. Set ASA dial to 25, full pull open camera, turn the dial to

25( slightly higer then '20'), close camera. The meter is sync for

ASA 6</OL>

In some case you may not be able to turn the pointer on the exposure meter to

the spot you want in one shot, you need to do the above procedure a second time

<h4>How to Use Minox B Meter </h4> After you have set the film speed, it is ready for use. Minox B meter has an

exposure lock. When you press the small button on top of the meter, the meter needle swings to indicate the light intensity; as long as you hold the button down, the needle is free to swing; the moment you release the button the position of meter is locked at the last reading.<P> Turn the speed dial to align the triangular pointer /\ with the locked meter needle, you have set the shutter according to meter reading.<p>

Note 1: When use the built in ND filter, the meter is automaticaly compenstated, so set shutter speed as before.<P>

Note 2: When use the built in green filter, the meter is not automatically compenstated,

you must use the dot '.' at left side of triangle /\ instead of /\ itself to set the shutter speed.

TIP FOR NEW PLAYERS:

Don't slam the camera shut after setting the shutter speed wheel, as

the gears may not be entirely aligned. Shut the camera gently... the

extra years you will be able to use the camera will be your reward.

doesn't all that opening and closing to set the meter "waste" quite a

few shots?

Tony, yes, if there is film inside the B before you set the ASA;

I usually change the ASA first before put in a new roll of film

but this would need to be adjusted if you went outside, stood closer to

your subject, et cetera, right? What happens to the photograph if this

is not set properly? For example, say I went outside during the day,

after it had been set inside, but didn't change the setting...

YOu don't need to re adjust the ASA, inside or outside

<p> If for some backlight situation, you want long exposure, you

can use the meter as a guide, and set the shutter to longer exposure

<p> For example, if the meter indicate you need a shutter of 1/200

sec, but you think you want one stop more, all you have to do is

set the shutter speed to 1/100 sec.

<p> With the B, the shutter does not set itself, you have to turn

the shutter speed dial to set speed ( by aligning the > indicator

with meter needle )

my meter needle moves whether the button is pressed or not. it sits

all the way to the right indoors (even in a well lit room) and only

moves when aimed at something bright like a light or window. That

sounds fishy to me...

<p>

am I doing something wrong or is my meter broken? if it is broken, how

can I "eyeball" the adjustments I need to make in lieu of a meter

reading?

okay, that's kinda what I figured... what about releasing the button

not "locking" the needle? How do I guesstimate indoor shots (I'm using

the ASA100 colour film from minox)? How long an exposure can I use

without a tripod (clear shots)? The new flash adapters don't look like

they interface with the B, so I have to figure out how to make due

without...