dean_gallagher

<p>Aloha all,<br>

For those folks that are considering getting into minox photography - please give it a try. These little cameras are an amazing example of German engineering and remarkable optics. My advice to those just starting is to load your camera with some minopan 25asa or 100asa film. Don't use anything faster. Now take your time to get the right light meter reading and use the correct shutter speed. For close-ups, always use the measuring chain or carry a tape measure until you get used to estimating distance. Send your film to a really good minox developer/printer. I like the folks at Blue Moon Camera & Machine in Portland, OR.<br>

You will be so pleased with your pictures that you'll want to start exploring color, developing your own, slide film, etc... I found the biggest problems facing first-time minoxers was the wrong film (400 speed film produces too much grain), the wrong camera (invest in a real 8 x 11 minox), and the wrong expectations (minox cameras render images much like the human eye with only a 15mm focal length. Don't try to reproduce Ansel Adams with these cameras.)<br>

The other comments on this thread are right on. Jeff Drew suggests googling MINOX and he's correct. There tons of really good information and advice online for minoxers. <br>

Happy minoxing</p>

<p>I have a seemingly simple question. Like James and others have noted - minox made several models of light meter with different ASA guides. I have come across the 12, 25, 50, 100asa meter. Then I saw one on eBay with 25, 50, 100, 200asa. My original meter is working well but has 10, 20, 40, 80asa settings.<br>

My problem is that I shoot with 25asa (minopan), 50asa (Konicolor, Fujichrome) and 100asa (Various) so what setting should I put my light meter on since it does not have ANY of these asa settings? Is there a way to calibrate for the film I am using?<br>

Thanks, Dean</p>

<p>Aloha all,<br>

Yes, I'm still shooting with my minox. I sold my minox C that I used for many years (they ARE one of the largest) but I've always felt C's are one of the best bargins for those new to minox photography. The quality is astounding and the built-in cds meter coupled with the shutter takes out much of the guesswork. Let's face it - the camera is still incredibly small!<br>

I now have a IIIs and love it! I'm still trying to find the best ways to scan negatives and I'm always on the lookout for low asa color film. Has anyone tried slitting and shooting Fujichrome Velvia 50ASA? Apparently, Blue Moon can develop color reversal film w/out cross processing. Has anyone tried it?<br>

Mahalo (Thanks)<br>

Dean </p>