Minox EC Instruction Manual
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1. Inserting the battery Opening the battery compartment Press one fingertip against the oval ribbed spot at the right hand camera side and pull off the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow Inserting the battery Insert the battery in such a way that the end with the sign faces the battery compartment side also marked with a sign Push the battery compartment cover back over the camera body to engage audibly This advances the last exposure into the film cartridge to project the film against fogging when you remove the cartridge Usually the film cartridge easily drops out But you can also lift it out by picking up the cartridge connector with your fingernail Preferably get the film processed as soon as possible 29 Unloading the film Resetting the frame counter After the last exposure counter at 0 advance the film press the release and advance once more The white arrowhead in the camera base now points at the red dot in the frame counter window 11 Removing the film cartridge Depress the chrome key 6 next to the finder and fully pull off the camera shell in direction of the arrow Turn over the camera and shake out the cartridge into your hand Replace the camera shell and fully close the camera 28 Use a 5 6 volt mercuric oxide battery in the Minox EC For instance one of the following Duracell PX 27 5 6 volts Ucar2. 15 DIN 4seconds with 50 ASA or 18 DIN 2 seconds with 100 ASA or 21 DIN 1 second with 200 ASA or 24 DIN 1 2 second with 400 ASA or 27 DIN The aperture stays at f 5 6 for all exposures When shooting against the light or for instance for snow scenes preferably double the exposure time set by the automatic control To do this switch the film speed to half the ASA value e g 50 instead of 100 or 3 DIN steps lower e g 18 instead of 21 DIN There is no need for focusing because the Minox EG has a fixed focus 15 mm f 5 6 lens with extreme depth of field from 1m or 3v ft to infinity Sighting the subject 2 14 Hold your eye close to the finder 2 and frame the subject in the bright line frame 14 Watch the slow speed warning signal The red light signal at the finder top warns against camera shake risk when the exposure time exceeds 1 30 second in the prevailing light conditions Use flash cubes see page 20 The red slow speed warning goes out as soon as you release To check whether you need flash for a shot the Camera must be ready to expose with the film already advanced In case of doubt push the camera closed and pull it open again When the camera is ready to shoot it constantly uses current for the slow speed signal To preserve battery life open the camera only for as long as you need it for shooting
3. camera to make the two black hooks 17 engage with a click Mounting a flash cube ha The frame counter runs back from 36 to or from 15 to 0 So it constantly tells you how many shots you have left before the film is finished Push the flash cube on the adapter An unused flash bulb must face towards the subject Use only electrically fired flash cubes 20 13 Daylight shots Switching on the exposure control Hold the camera at both ends and pull fully open Push the switch 1 to position A for automatic exposure control Hold the camera right aA The film is only advanced if you have pressed the release before pushing the camera closed You lose no exposure if you close the camera without having pressed the release Stay at least 1m or 31 H from the subject Hold the camera with both hands taking care not to obstruct the lens opening 13 or meter cell 12 14 19 Releasing Gently press the yellow release button 10 while pushing your thumb up against the camera base to avoid camera shake Advancing the film After the exposure push the camera closed and fully pull it open again Itis then ready for the next shot You make the last exposure when the frame counter shows The automatic exposure control sets exposure times from 1 500 second to several seconds The longest times obtained for different film speeds are amp seconds with 25 ASA or
4. EPX27 5 6 volts Varta V27 PX 5 6 volts Note especially The battery used in the Minox EC contains mercury compounds that could pose a health risk 20 never throw used batteries in the fire and keep them out of reach of small children Battery test Checking the battery You can equally fit a partly used flash cube to use up the remaining bulbs But before every flash shot check that an unused flash bulb faces the subject Hold the camera at both ends and fully pull apart Push the switch 1 to the left battery symbol and hold it there while looking through the finder 2 Ifa red signal lights up at the top of the finder the battery is correctly fitted and in good condition The red signal may also light before or after the battery test as a slow speed warning see page 16 6 27 Advancing the flash cube Rotate the flash cube by hand to bring an unused flash bulb to face the subject Once all four flashes are used remove the cube and fit a new one Removing the flash cube adapter 18 DEJ 18 Press both keys 18 together and pull off the adapter A battery check needs more current than any other electrical camera function 50 avoid checking the battery for too long or too often Usually it is sufficient to check the battery every time you load a new film lf the camera is notin use for prolonged periods preferably remove the battery during
5. MINOX Minox CambH D 6300 Giessen 1 West Germany Modifications reserved Printed in Germany 480 e IV 81 MINOX EC Instruction Manual MING EC Introduction The Minox EC the smallest Minox ever is supremely easy to use To become familiar with the camera you should however take the trouble to read this instruction manual thoroughly The instruction manual is arranged so that the left hand pages always indicate the required operating steps On the right hand pages you will find useful hints and additional information Most operating steps can be carried out even when no film is loaded You can therefore get to know the camera before you actually start shooting Some functions of the Minox EC such as the automatic exposure control are controlled electronically The camera therefore only works with a battery Technical data Type Minox EC ultra miniature camera Minox model code 10 500 Film transport Push pull rapid transport only operates after releasing the shutter Film pressure plate Pressure lifts during film transport and film changing Shutter Electronically controlled leaf shutter 1 500 to 8 seconds at 25 ASA Meter cell CdS cell Film speeds Stepless adjustment from 25 ASA to 400 ASA 15 to 27 DIN Light signals Red LED for slow speed warning longer than 1 30 second and battery check Lens 15 mm Minox 4 element fixed focus f 5 6 lens Depth of field fr
6. film cartridge y always check that the frame counter is correctly set You then know exactly when the film is finished and avoid frame overlaps Hold the camera at both ends and fully pull apart Push the switch 1 to the right to the flash symbol Hold the camera right Never change the film in sunlight but always in the shade the shade of your own body if necessary ee Note the maximum subject distance for the film speed used Upto 4m 13 ft with 50 ASA 18 DIN Up to 5 5 m 18 ft with 100 ASA 21 DIN Upto 11 m 36 ft with 400 ASA 27 DIN Hold the camera with both hands taking care to obstruct the lens opening or meter cell 22 11 Moving the counter to the first frame Twice in succession pull the camera open press the yellow release button 10 and close camera Do not use X cubes or Magicubes Suitable flash cubes for the Minox EC include the Osram OFC 4 or Philips PFC 4 Pull open again and you are ready for the first exposure The frame counter 11 in the camera base now shows the first frame No 15 or 36 21 Flash shots The flash cube adapter These two blank frame advances move on the fogged film leader amp and bring the first unexposed film section into the shooting position 4 16 17 Push the three bright contact pins 16 of the adapter in the three openings in the right hand camera side Then push the adapter against the
7. led wheel up against the camera base you can set any film speed to avoid camera shake from 25 to 400 ASA or 15 27 DIN Releasing fires the flash bulb that faces towards the subject Advancing the film ald ite After the exposure fully push the camera closed and fully pull it apart again ready for the next exposure For the next flash shot also rotate the flash cube page 26 The last shot is exposed when the frame counter reaches 24 Setting the frame counter For flash the shutter speed is at 1 30 second At this speed you use the full light of the bulb Y 8 With your fingertip turn the ribbed button 7 in the camera base in the arrow direction to bring one of the two start positions to the centre of the window 8 For 36 exposure films use the red dot between and 36 above for 15 exposure films use the red line between 20 and 15 Inserting the film cartridg If you shoot at closer distances than the far limit indicated very bright subject parts may be more or less overexposed On black and white or colour negative film such overexposure is harmless if the flash distance is not less than one third of the maximum distance But with colour slide films Drop the cartridge in the film chamber 9 go no nearer and push back the body shell than half the maximum distance to close the camera fully 10 Setting the synchronising shutter speed ka Before inserting the
8. om 1 m 3 ft to infinity Lens hood Built in Finder Bright line finder Frame counter Counts back from 36 to 0 or from 15 to Set by milled button Flash Special connection for Minox FE 4 flash cube adapter Lenath closed 8 0 cm 3 15 inches Length extended 9 6 cm 3 8 inches Width 3 0 cm 1 2 inches Height 1 8 cm 0 7 inch Weight 45 grams without battery or film 56 grams with battery no film 58 grams with battery and film Maker Minox GmbH 6300 Giessen 1 West Germany id Accessories Contents 60 cm safety chain supplied with camera Inserting the battery To avoid losing the camera Battery test you can attach it firmly Loading the film to your clothing or handbag Daylight shots Clip the snap fastener of the chain Flahs shots into the camera eyelet Unloading the film and attach the ring Accessories to a buttonhole belt loop etc Technical data The FE 4 flash cube adapter The FE 4 flash cube adapter is part of the MINOX EG SET but is also available as optional accessory See pages 21 to 27 on using the flash cube adapter Push in case optional accessory A black soft leather push in case protects the Minox EC against scratches and soiling 90 cm neck cord optional accessory The neck cord keeps the camera always at hand You don t have to take it off the cord for shooting Pull the cord over your head and attach the snap hook to the camera s eyelet 30
9. such times Not only current exhausts a battery in normal use but generally also aging 50 replace the battery about once a year even if a battery test still shows sufficient power if a fresh battery fails early the cause may be a deposit that inhibits current flow on the battery contacts In that case remove the battery clean both contacts with a cloth and replace the battery Loading the film Setting the film speed Hold the camera at both ends and fully pull apart Turn the milled wheel 3 to make the correct ASA 4 or DIN 5 speed appear in the centre of the window The film packing carries both speed values Opening the film compartment Depress the chrome key 6 next to the finder and fully pull off the camera shell in the direction of the arrow 345 w Generally use flash for not too far shots of people and other subjects that are insufficiently lit Flash is useless for distant subjects sunset or the like Flash is useful out of doors for subjects reasonably near the camera Note the maximum distances indicated on page 22 25 In The Minox EC takes Minox amp x 11 film cartridges frame size 8 x 11 mm There are black and white negative films of different speeds and colour negative films for 36 or 15 exposures You can also get 36 exposure colour slide films Gently press the yellow release button 10 while pushing your thumb On the mil
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