ken_ford1

Hey, I SAID it was a dumb question! Thanks, Bob, for the

clarification - I'm new to non-silver based tech. KF

Any comments regarding XP-2 in the Minox? I've had good luck with this film in classic 35s with iffy shutter speeds.

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In particular, what EI range works well? Will an EI of 50 give good results, or are you limited to the "normal" EI 100 through EI 400 range?

Martin -

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By your answer, you mean literally projecting the neg onto a flat-bed

scanner, with no print being made? Sorry for the dumb question, but

I've not been keeping up with digital techniques.

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Thanks - Ken

My meter (S/N 84 1xx) has the 25/50/100/200 scale. It must be a later

one...

David -

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The meter I just purchased has a loose back plate. The "label" on

mine is actually a rather thick (.005?) metal plate secured with the

brass screw and also glue. You should be safe to remove the screw and

slip an X-acto blade under the plate - the glue on mine is quite

brittle. Good luck!

1. I have admired the Minox since I was a child - I saw my first one

(an A of some type) in about 1967. I have a passion for small

gadgets.

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2. Only one to date - I just found a clean IIIs and meter in a

secondhand store for under $100US. Truly a lucky find. I suspect

they're like potato chips, though - it's hard to stop at just one! I

think I'd like to try a B, too.

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3. I have always been most impressed with the IIIs because of the

small size and that it is totally mechanical. I'm a person that runs

plain prisms on my Nikon F2s, has never put any of my F3s in

automatic, and carries a Retina 1a daily - I'm a real dinosour!

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4. Too soon to tell, although I'm already looking at knife sheaths

for everyday carry - suggestions, anyone? I want to leave my leather

cases at home to preserve their condition.

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5. I have not sent my first roll off to the processor yet (I just got

the camera two days ago).

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6. Are there any other Minox users in the Chicago area reading this?

I'm trying to find local stores that stock Minox film and accessories

- I've already seen what Central Camera has.