steve_d6

Yes, the power supply is worn on the belt or in a pocket, but is still kind of heavy. The flash head is light but nearly doubles the length of my Minox B. On the other hand, I wanted it because it's vintage Minox and goes with my cameras.

It is early 60's technology. There is no circuit board or computer chip inside. Just a transformer, rectifier, two capacitors and two cells, all with point to point wiring. As an old guy, I like it - easy to work on.

 

Best way to hold it is to unsnap the strap button and stick your hand through the loop.

DAG has them.

 

Reply very prompt. Only 23 years later!

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

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

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

thanks, I'll LUK of results.

 

steve

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

<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>

<p>I have one for sale. $85. Serviced by DAG. bicycle551@ com cast dot net</p>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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^th sec)</strong><br>

<strong> C (1/30^th 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>

<p>I think some reading straightened me out. I forgot GN ratings for a flash are specified in meters or feet for standard 100 ISO film. It is best to convert the GN to feet if that is your desired goal and there are calculators for this purpose. A GN of 12 (at 100 ISO) for the 8x11 flash or the ECX flash is in meters. A conversion to a GN in feet works out to 39.4. For a film having an ISO of 25, the GN in feet is 19.7.<br>

The formula then works for determining the distance using the ISO 25 at full power (no choice for the Minox flash). Distance = GN ÷ f/. For the f/3.5 Minox sub mini cameras that works out to 5.63' = 19.7 ÷ 3.5. Now I can sleep tonight. Of course, the film will have latitude and it'll allow for fixing later.</p>

<p>I'm really confused as to how to calculate the distance when the film ISO, flash Guide Number and f/ is known? Is the formula GN ÷ f/ = distance in meters? That would be 12 ÷ 3.5 = 3.5m or 11.5 feet.<br>

Is the GN halved when the ISO is reduced one stop (GN of 12 @ ISO 100 reduced to 6 @ 50 and 3 @ 25?<br>

I can calculate the distance for the Minox 8x11 flash (GN 12) and the ECX flash (GN 12), but what about the cube flash? I read the box and the GN depends on the shutter speed selected. With an X synch (1/30 sec) the GN indicated is 100 for ISO 100 film. ISO 25 film results in a GN of 55.<br>

Is this somewhat on track? Sorry for such fundamental questions, but I'm dealing with "non auto" flashes!<br>

Steve</p>

<p>Does anyone have a flash range for this flash using ISO 25? The manual only provides ISO 100 = 2 meters.</p>

<p>Steve</p>

<p>I suppose such a system would work but I have become familiar with my procedure. I don't really know how I'd even go about notch coding any particular camera. A shot of a piece of paper seems to keep me straight. Steve</p>

<p>I always write down the camera model and the film used. If I have more than one model (yes I do) I'll note the serial number too. I'll then take a pic of the written note.<br>

So many times months or years later I'll wonder what camera and film gave me the results. There it is.......right with the other shots. Steve</p>

<p>Yes:<br>

http://www.payworxx.de/minox/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Film</p>

<p>Now, available January 2015.</p>

<p>James said: "<a href="/photodb/user?user_id=8439586">James Muttera</a> , Sep 03, 2014; 07:40 p.m.</p>

 

<p>Minox Shop Germany is now showing that fresh Minox film will be available in late NOV 2014. 5 packs of 100 ASA and 400 ASA.<br>

<a href="http://www.payworxx.de/minox/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.payworxx.de/minox/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Film</a>"</p>

<p>It has progressed from late spring 2014, then late Nov 2014 and currently late Dec 2014. Minimum of five films per order. Don't know why they even bother to update this page or even carry it. The large scale use of this format is dead as far as commercial film availability. Granted Sharan provides file, but it is so expensive I won't even consider it.<br>

Steve</p>

 

<p>The projector and hundreds of slides are in a new home and hopefully, will get lots of use.</p>

<p>Is acmel still in business?</p>