Minox A Owner's Manual
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1. MINOX ACCESSORIES MINOX For Film Developing Accessories MINOX Daylight Developing Tank MINOX Fine Grain Developer MINOX Transparent Negative Wallets meee lh For Enlarging MINOX Enlarger Copying Stand MINOX Enlarging Easel with print Masks MINOX Film Magnifier For Projection MINOX Projector MINOX Slide Frames MINOX Film Cutter SSNS Sa etc OWNER S MANUAL YOUR MINOX is a precision instrument designed and built to give you excellent pic tures under all kinds of conditions indoors and out As your constant companion your MINOX is always ready to catch not only delightful spontaneous snapshots but an endless variety of fine pictures of any subject any occasion at any time This Manual shows you the way to best results with your MINOX It contains many valuable tips which you will find helpful Read the various sections carefully so that you will get fine results right from the start The first section explains the operation of your MINOX Read it with the un loaded camera at hand once you are familiar with the simple operating steps you will always enjoy the full pleasure of picture taking with your MINOX Part two will help you select the proper kind of film for best results It tells about filters flash close ups and many other special uses for your MINOX Before you start reading please The final pages point out annoying little errors which may make fold back this and the la2. best taken with the sun slightly to one side behind the photographer s back If you are seriously interested in all phases of Color Photography you will find it worthwhile to read one of the many comprehensive books covering this field Copying of documents drawings books etc is easily done with your MINOX By using a tripod MINOX Repro Stand MINOX Copying Arm or other means of support you can conveniently copy such matter getting as close as 8 inches for largest possible reproduction Use the special MINOX Micro Grain Copy Film except when copying photographs or illustrations containing half tones for which regular MINOX ASA 25 or ASA50 film is recommended See tables showing area covered at various distances on page 27 Picture Series and Sequence Shots Your MINOX compact and instantly ready to shoot makes it so easy to get spontaneous un posed pictures Whenever possible take a whole series of pictures to tell a complete story With a little practice you can take an entire sequence of pictures within a few seconds simply keep your MINOX at eye level and pump the camera with your right hand to advance film and re cock the shutter Tele Photography with the MINOX There are times when you cannot get close enough to a subject to get a large image on your MINOX film or in fact you may want to remain at a distance on Purpose Your MINOX may be attached to any high quality binocular with
3. cloth wrapped around a match IF there are blurred or double outlines The camera moved during exposure hold camera steady or use tripod for longer exposures OR subject moved use faster shutter speed for moving subjects 23 ly blank IF film has thin horizontal scratches telephone wires IF a picture is partly blan One of your fingers covered the lens window Be sure to keep fingers clear of Dust is the enemy of your MINOX films Never keep a film cassette in your lens window during exposure check your hold see page 3 pocket without a wrapper Before loading the camera blow out any dust particles which may have lodged in the film chambers of the camera IF your film shows irregular spacing or overlapping Either you forgot to set the exposure counter at the red dot when you started __ IF film cassette will not easily drop into camera when loading the film or you did not pull and push the camera ALL THE WAY between The film gate must be open when the film is dropped into the camera be sure exposures g to push the camera with open cover together about s to open gate See IF some of your negatives are very thin others almost black page 9 Determine correct shutter setting for each picture situation Use an exposure guide or better still the MINOX photo electric exposure meter _ IF the cassette cannot be removed from camera or if cassette lid lifts out but the film and contain
4. O NOT USE THE ORANGE FILTER FOR PORTRAITS as red lips would appear almost white NEVER USE THE GREEN OR ORANGE FILTER WITH COLOR 1 190 sec with orange FILM filter sky very dark clouds fluffy 7 green areas lighter p Flash is Easy You can get fine pictures with your MINOX right around the clock because when daylight or room light is no longer 100 sec without sufficient you can attach a flash unit to your camera Even flash Scenery pro perly exposed figure too dark by using flash in daylight you can penetrate deep shadows or lighten scenes The MINOX may be used with any type of flash source con nected to the flash nipple of the camera The shutter has built in synchronization of the X type it fires the flash as soon as the shutter release of the camera is pressed Flash Source Synchronized at shutter speeds 1 200 sec with elec Bi tants Fiati y a wey d tronic flash Light ectronic Flas aaa 2 second to soe secon balanced for figure Flash Bulbs SM SF iw 1 2 second to 100 second and scenery Me S29 courses a 1 2 second to x second 18 Color Film does not have as much exposure latitude as black and white film Therefore use correct shutter speed The MINOX photo electric exposure meter is particularly valuable in Color Photography Even slight deviations from the correct shutter speed may result in false color reproduction As a general rule color pictures are
5. ack cover cannot be closed this is a Illustration 11 rare coincidence when the film take up core is resting on the teeth of the transport wheele in the film chamber lift out the cassette pull the camera open all the way and close again until the film gate opens Re insert cassette close back cover and push pull push camera once Un Loading Watch the Exposure Counter 50 is the last exposure Push and pull the camera twice The Exposure Counter should now be at the red dot Unload in subdued light Open back cover and spread film gate as if to load 10 Attention Your MINOX Ills has a built in Neutral Density Gray Filter instead of the Orange Filter mentioned on pages 8 and 17 Some hints for the use of Neutral Density ND Filter 1 Extremely bright scenes especially when using high speed films may require exposures shorter than 1 1000 sec In these cases you place the ND filter in front of the lens to cut down light to 1 10 example set shutter for 100 instead of 1000 ND filter can be used with black and white or color films Do not use with color for low orange red sun since ND filter has similar influence on color rendition as Skylight Filter avoids blue tinge of noon 2 Flash exposures ND filter may be used also for cutting down light when using flash on shorter distance Shutter setting is not changed when taking flash exposures Stay on z0 for AG 1 bulbs When using MINOX BC
6. ant to change cassettes pump camera once to transport the last exposed film frame into the take up end of the cassette Then remove cassette in the usual manner see page 10 Note number showing on Exposure Counter write this number on cassette for future reference Before inserting fresh film set exposure counter at red dot between 50 and 0 as described on page 9 and load in the usual manner When you re load the started cassette First set exposure counter three numbers back of the number which you noted when you removed the cassette example if you took the cassette out at 28 set counter at 25 Now insert cassette in the usual manner Pump camera three times This takes op any slack in the cassette and gets your MINOX ready for the next exposure Remember Load and un load only in subdued light or in the shade 21 WHAT HAPPENED You will find it easy to get the feel of your MINOX within a short time and to get fine results with every picture If you should have a failure at one time or another check it against these possible errors and learn to avoid a repetition IF the principal subject is not sharp The distance scale was not set correctly Always set the distance carefully especially for close ups Use the measuring chain for extreme close ups IF pictures look muddy and out of focus The lens window probably has a fingerprint or other smudge on it Clean with soft linen
7. e cassette was handled in very bright light or the film was advanced 1 83u 147 8 x 107 s 1 synta 2 distanes markings beyond the red dot before un loading which may result in light entering through 1 6 123 4x 93 4 1 4s to 1 8h x g r convenien the film slit of the cassette 1 ang pi au ha ry measuring of close we distances the 107 8 712x 53 8 101 8 to 113 4 MINOX chain is 10 63 4 x 47 8 91 4 to 103 4 equipped with 87 8 6 x 43s 83 8 to 92 beads at 8 10 er 53 8 x 37 8 75 8 to 812 12 18 26 27 The MINOX Exposure Meter tells you the correct shutter setting for any picture at a glance and remembers the setting until you make the next exposure reading What s more a built in viewfinder lets you pre view the picture just as your MINOX camera will see it thus you can select the best possible angle every time Correct shutter setting means better pictures pictures with fine highlights good shadow detail and every subtle tone of the original scene Color film particularly requires correct exposure to assure proper color values Even smaller than the MINOX camera the MINOX Exposure Meter is a precision built photo electric meter with a honeycomb light gathering lens for readings over E a wide range of light conditions It has jewel bearings MM and is shock resistant SSS _ Supplied with a leather case to match
8. ed speed is set opposite the black dot The Shutter Speed Dial may be rotated with the camera open or closed whether the shutter is wound or not Setting the Distance Focusing The MINOX Distance Scale is calibrated from 8 to Infinity co Set the subject to camera distance by rotating the Distance 6 Scale until the estimated distance is opposite the black dot of Depth of Field 3 ft to 6 ft the small bracket Objects at the set distance will be sharpest Sharpest at 4 feet but within a certain range nearer and farther objects will also appear acceptably sharp The entire range of sharpness from nearest to farthest objects is called depth of field The near and far limits of the Depth of Field for any distance 7 setting are indicated on the MINOX by the small bracket ad Depth of Field 4 ft to 11 ft jacent to the Distance Scale For example when set at 6 Sharpest at 6 feet Illustration 7 the Depth of Field extends from 4 ft to 11 ft or when set at 4 Illustration 6 it reaches from 3 ft to 6 ft The greatest Depth of Field is obtained with the SNAPSHOT SETTING small dot half way between co Infinity and 6 ft as shown in illustration 8 You will find this setting convenient for all pictures which require quick readiness and fast shooting Dent ot els to Infinity i e Sports Groups Street Scenes etc just keep in mind that Sharpest at 12 feet the nearest object must be at least 6 feet away H
9. er remain in camera eE E apr piini naki See previous explanation Film gate must be open when loading or un loading i have coarser grain Over exposure is as undesirable Badly cvemapaees inca ay i MIN ae coma miio task cassette Never use force to remove film Accidentally opened film may be partly as under exposure Use an exposure guide or ct shutt d time saved if it is immediately wrapped in black paper correct shutter speed every time 24 25 IF film cassette does not lie flush in both film chambers so that back cover of Subject Field Size and Depth of Field Tables Subject Field Depth of Size inch Field camera cannot be closed Distances are measured from the front of the camera Distance This may happen on rare occasions when the film take up core rests on the Focused Oa teeth of the transport wheel in the film chamber Simply lift out cassette pull A CO Infinity 12 8 toco camera open all the way and close again until the film gate opens Re insert 12 105 x77 gr TR es BS Figures in cassette Close cover 6 53 x 38 4 toll 4 light type apply 4 35 x22 3 Ih to sn aaae ea o 3 26 x19 2 57b to 3 h2 exactly half way IF film shows dark areas along edges at intervals 2 47l 203 4 x 15 1 Nto 2 11a between two 2 17 Ve x 121 2 1 83 4 to 2 41 2 adjacent engraved Either th
10. f extreme close ups 8 to 24 the safety chain of your MINOX carries small beads at distances corresponding exactly to the close distances engraved on the Distance Scale With the chain locked in the camera socket and held taut exact measurements can be made at 8 10 12 18 and 24 inches full length The Depth of Field ranges and Subject Sizes at various set distances are shown in the Tables on page 27 Always 3 5 an Important MINOX Feature The 15 mm Complan lens of your MINOX yields such extreme Depth of Field and together with the slightly curved design of the Film Gate gives such outstanding definition over the entire film area that an adjustable lens diaphragm could be omitted saving you an extra operation necessary with other cameras The MINOX always works at full f 3 5 opening 7 The Convenient Filters You can place the built in orange or green filters before the lens simply by pushing the knurled slide above the viewfinder window towards the lens window Make sure the desired filter is fully visible in the lens window When using the green filter double the exposure time i e use 1 100 sec instead of 1 2 sec with the orange filter triple the exposure For tips on using filters see pages 16 and 17 The filters are automatically retracted when the camera is closed Therefore subsequent exposures are made without a filter unless the filter is again pushed into position Taking
11. flashgun with AG 1 flashbulbs these distances will give you good results in average rooms The Exposure Counter tells you at a glance how many pictures you have taken on the film The Counter advances automatically each time you move the film forward by a pull push of the MINOX The Exposure Counter must be set at the red dot between 50 and 0 before a new film cas sette is inserted Illustration 9 Otherwise overlapping pictures may result Illustration 9 Loading Film cassettes should be shielded from bright Illustration 10 sunlight Always load or un load the MINOX in subdued light or in the shade Set Exposure Counter at red dot between 50 and 0 by pumping camera With camera in pulled out position press down on crescent shaped Snaplock illustration 10 and slide open Back Cover until both Film Chambers are free Then close camera about sinch to spread the Film Gate open This occurs when the snaplock almost disappears in the camera Illustration 11 9 Film cassette will drop out of camera with slight tapping or may be lifted out by its bridge Store the cassette in film box or in black paper until it is developed Note Color Films end at 36 Unload after two push and pull motions Advance Exposure Counter to red dot before loading new film CAUTION Do not advance films beyond the numbers indicated above as the film would be entirely pulled into the take up side this may re
12. he MINOX Developing Tank Tyee co oa ee ee SS ES HS Se See Flash Nipple The MINOX Enlarger Copying Stand oe Be o ER GER AES CT HOW TO USE THE MINOX Opening To open the camera for picture taking place and Closing left thumb on Shutter Speed Dial and left fore the Camera finger on underside of camera while grasping narrow sides of camera with the right thumb and forefinger pull camera open like a tele Illustration 1 scope as far as it will go After a picture has been taken push the camera together as far as possible This pumping action auto matically advances the film and winds the shutter for the next exposure IMPORTANT Pull or push all the way The Viewfinder The luminous frame within the MINOX viewfinder contains the exact picture area that will appear on the film The viewfinder image is automatically corrected at all distances to agree with the picture area Parallax Compensation For extreme close ups 8 10 inches the picture area lies a frame width within the luminous frame Eyeglass wearers may readily use the MINOX viewfinder without correction lenses Setting the Shutter The length of time the light is permitted to reach the film is controlled by the shutter The Illustration 4 Shutter Speed Dial is conveniently rotated by placing the thumb on the knurled surface while holding the forefinger under the camera and with the other hand turning the camera until the desir
13. he upright becomes the support for a Copying Arm to hold the MINOX or other cameras for photographing documents or small objects at close range Accessory film carriers permit using the MINOX En larger for 8mm 16mm movie negatives and 10 x 10 mm film size Se ooo g ZO aaa lt n ooo eo eee IS 2 2 ZE e a 2 2 e a k_y I k_y i Z gt Z Z5 a g _ F ZII e a oe 5 g ZIL I 2O Z oo eee g Z 2o ZIL e a k eree g _ 2 nonn LLL _ _ 31 MINOX ACCESSORIES For Picture Taking MINOX Exposure Meter MINOX Camera Clamp for attaching to Tripod etc MINOX Table Tripod MINOX Binocular Clamp MINOX Copying Arm MINOX Universal Copying Arm MINOX Folding Reproduction Stand MINOX Black and white films for all purposes and all degrees os sensitivity MINOX Color film Index Binocular Clamp 22 Exposure Guide 32 Panoraming 16 Blank Exposures 24 Exposure Parallax Compensation 4 Cis Release 14 Meter 5 17 20 24 28 Picture Series 22 ain use of 7 11 15 23 Film Choice of Chain use of 7 11 1523 Film Gate 10 12 25 3 NESE os apie Film Type 21 Film Grain 13 24 Safety Chain 7 11 15 23 a ae 7 15 23 Film Loading 9 12 25 26 Sequence Shots 22 2 17 Film Scratches 25 Shutter Release 5 8 12 16 mas Eis 13 17 19 Film Unloading 10 26 Shutter Speeds a ilters 8 17 Filters 8 17 4 16 17 18 20 23 C
14. lash exposures are not feasible stage photography candid shots etc The medium sensitivity films ASA 25 and ASA 50 are best suited for all around picture taking and will yield ex cellent prints in all popular sizes ASA 12 film is especially suited for bright beach mountain and snow scenes as well as for close ups of stationary small objects with the MINOX used on a tripod MINOX Color Film is available for daylight and for artifical tungsten light Steady Get used to a comfortable steady hold of your MINOX during exposure experience will show you whether you can get steady pictures even at the slower shutter speeds Generally you will find it advisable to use a tripod or other firm support for shutter 13 Frame Your Subject Since the MINOX viewfinder shows you the exact picture area you can easily compose your picture before you actually take it so that unimportant or disturbing details are omitted right at the start Advance planning of composition saves extra work in enlarging and it gives you precisely the picture you want every time Close ups of Small Things There is a special fascination in close ups A frame filling picture of a single blossom showing the delicate details of each petal can be more exciting than showing a whole acre of flowers Therefore Get CLOSE to the subject Your MINOX offers you the great advantage that you can get as close as 8 inches without any supplementary equipment or extra
15. lenses Make the most of this excellent feature Always use the measuring beads of the safety chain to determine the correct distance as the depth of field at close range is very limited For instance when the distance scale is set at 1 ft the depth extends only from 11 inches to 13 inches Therefore accurate distance setting is a must for extreme close ups Remember also that at distances between 8 and 10 inches the picture area lies a frame width within the luminous frame of the viewfinder 15 print a richer tone making white clouds stand out clearly Green foliage lawns etc which would normally print darker will show a lighter tone and better modulation Because the green filter reduces the overall amount of light transmitted through the lens you must double the shutter speed in other 1 500 Sec words use 1 1 sec when the MINOX exposure meter or ex without filter posure guide indicates 1 20 sec The orange filter which requires three times normal shutter speed darkens blue skies considerably but lightens all reddish tones Even in full sunlight it produces dramatic skies and scenes resembling night shots More important is its an 1 290 sec with green ability to produce clear pictures on days when there is a blue filter sky darker clouds stand out atmospheric haze The orange filter is particularly useful for cloud pictures snow scenes mountain photography and on hazy days D
16. ll No sun dark sky scenes distant scenery DARK People in dark clothing dark flowers streets houses When in doubt use AVERAGE setting Bright Hazy Cloudy Cloudy Sun Sun Bright Dull ASA 12 Film ASA 50 Film Green Label Blue Label AVERAGE AVERAGE LIGHT LIGHT DARK DARK Cloudy Dull Hazy Cloudy Bright 500 1000 200 ASA 25 Film ASA 100 Film Yellow Label Red Labe AVERAGE AVERAGE 1000 LIGHT LIGHT 1000 DARK DARK 500 Note Use green filter For shutter settings when using Green or Orange Filter see page 17 32 The MINOX Enlarger Copying Stand While commercial MINOX processing services can give you excellent enlargements from your films you will get even greater satisfaction and pleasure from your MINOX if you make enlargements yourself Then you can obtain precisely the results you desire compose each picture perfectly and use the paper surface and contrast that best suits the individual subject The MINOX Enlarger Copying Stand is equipped with a light source condenser unit and lens system specifically designed for ultra miniature film as in the MINOX camera the film is held in a curved position and the highly corrected 15mm 3 5 lens yields prints of critical sharpness Enlargements up to 11x14 inches can be made on the baseboard while even greater enlargements are possible by means of an accessory reflex mirror With the lamp house removed t
17. m Transparency Mounts the M NOX Trans arency Cutter is a convenient accessory for cutting individual transparencies out of film strips The MINOX Projector may also be used with other ultraminiature transparency sizes down to 15x 15mm 29 MINOXS Developing Tank The developing of MINOX black and white films becomes a simple and convenient matter with the MINOX Developing Tank You need no darkroom You place the film cassette into the light lock of the tank and twist the tank core to unwind the film inside that s all The MINOX Tank Thermometer and your watch are the only other equip ment you need Pre measured quantities of MINOX dry chemicals for micro grain development are available in handy packets ready for solution in water Ask your Dealer to show you the simple operation of the MINOX Daylight Loading Developing Tank Shutter guide for outdoor pictures This simple guide will give you good results from two hours after sunrise until two hours before sunset For accurate and convenient determination of shutter speeds for all possible conditions the MINOX Exposure Meter is recommended pelt shutter speed shown opposite the type of subject under the prevailing light conditions Subjects are Light Conditions are AVERAGE Nearby people gardens houses BRIGHT Sun Clear Sky strong LIGHT People in beach sea snow shadows HAZY Sun Soft shadows CLOUDY Bright No sun no shadows CLOUDY Du
18. olding the MINOX The illustrations show the most practical way of holding your MINOX With both hands and steadied against the face Such a steady firm hold is assurance against camera movement Illustration 2 during exposure Keep both thumbs under the Illustration 3 camera and other fingers on top to avoid the SoN possibility of covering the lens window You might practice this hold in front of a mirror to check yourself The same hold can conveniently be used for vertical or horizontal pictures 3 The engraved figures are fractions of a second 2 indicates 2 second 1000 is 1 100 sec etc Intermediate speeds may also be set When the Dial is set at B the shutter opens if the Shutter Release is pressed down and z Illustration 5 Shutter Speed Dial remains open as long as the Release is held set at 1 200 sec down set at T Time the shutter opens when the Release is pressed down and remains open until the Release is pressed a second time B or T exposures should be made only with the MINOX resting on or against a firm support or with a tripod see page 14 Always use an exposure guide or the MINOX Exposure Meter to determine the correct shutter setting for existing light conditions 5 For scenery without important foreground interest always set the Scale at Infinity ce At this setting the Depth of Field begins at approximately 12 ft For accurate measuring o
19. omp an Lens 7 Flash Pictures 18 Snapshot Setting 6 Paida is ia i A Focusing 6 15 23 Spacing un even 24 henson sin os Hozy Days 17 Sports pictures 16 p of ie 15 27 Holding Subject Size Table 27 Developing Tank 30 the MINOX 3 13 24 Distance Setting 6 15 23 Telephoto Pictures 22 R a Lens Window 8 12 23 24 am Exposures 14 Errors 23 24 25 Measuring Sa 4 Exposure Chain nays ees Some Melt Counter 9 10 12 24 Mountains 17 Viewfinder 4 15 16 33 Film Gate Serial Number Snaplock for Back Cover Sliding Back Cover Viewfinder te G P Film Chambers
20. st page the difference between a good and a bad picture You will find of the Manual so that you will have the diagrams of the MINOX constantly at your i lingertine for reference If you have any questions your MINOX dealer will always be glad to help it easy to avoid such mistakes once you are aware of them 1 Distance Scale O N i F N qT 5 See also alphabetical index on page 33 Exposure Counter Page How to use the MINOX Shutter Release Opening and Closing the Camera Holding the MINOX The Viewfinder Setting the Shutter Setting the Distance Always f 3 5 an important MINOX feature The convenient Filters Taking the Picture The Exposure Counter Loading Shutter Speed Dial Un loading Attaching the Safety Chain Things to Remember 2 Tips for best results The best Film STEADY How about Longer Exposures Frame your Lens Window Subject Close ups of Small Things How to stop Moving Subjects The two Lens 15 mm Complan 3 5 built in Filters Flash is Easy It s a Colorful World wees asia the Film Type Picture Series Tele Photography P en i Filter Slide What happened _R ew Awe ee a n w 2 Subject Size and Depth of Field Tables a ee ee ee ee DP The MINOX Exposure Meter ses mae ue hee met Gee amp E E Viewfinder Window The MINOX Slide Projector o 2 1 ee ee ee ee ee T
21. sult in light entering through the cassette slit during un loading Attaching the Safety Chain To protect your MINOX against accidental falls always keep it on its chain Insert the rec tangular plug at the end of the chain into the corresponding Chain Socket of the camera The spring loaded dust cover will disappear in the camera Use the D ring at the end of the chain in the manner of a screw driver inserting it into the slot of the plug disc turn the plug one quarter turn to the right Illustration 12 To remove the chain reverse these steps insert D ring into slot turn one quarter to the left plug will jump out of socket Illustration 12 p y 11 THINGS TO REMEMBER Before loading make sure Exposure Counter is set at red dot between 50 an 0 Before inserting or removing film cassette make sure Film Gate is open _ When taking the picture keep fingers away from lens window hold camera steady squeeze shutter release button At end of film do not attempt to take more pictures than the film allows 50 on black and white 36 on color film Always keep Lens Window clean Fingerprints or other smudges on the lens window cause un sharp pictures To clean wrap soft linen cloth around match stick speeds of 2 sec and slower For all snapshots use the hold suggested on page 3 always making sure that you squeeze the shutter to avoid jarring the camera How Abo
22. the MINOX Binocular Clamp focusing and view finding is done conveniently through one of the binocular eye pieces while the MINOX is mounted to the other one wildlife mountaineering to your MINOX If you are interested in etc you will find the Binocular Clamp a valuable addition It s a Colorful World The 15 mm 3 5 Complan lens of your MINOX is color corrected and has an anti reflection coating in other words it is ideally suited for Color Photography If you have never taken color pictures before keep in mind the following suggestions which will help you get fine results from the outset Color Film yields the best results in bright or hazy sunlight on overcast days results are usually not satisfactory Morning and early afternoon hours are the best time for color pictures At noon the light is usually bluish resulting in very cold colors or an over all bluish tinge During the hours just after sunrise or just before sunset the light is more reddish resulting in very warm colors Watch for the possibility of color reflections which may not be visible to the eye A white dress on a green lawn is never pure white but faintly green Changing the Film Type Some day you may want to take color pictures just when your MINOX is loaded with black and white film or vice versa Thanks to the MINOX film cassette if is very easy to switch from one film to another at any time When you w
23. the Picture When you are ready to shoot frame your picture in the viewfinder see page 4 and squeeze the shutter release button don t punch it For critically sharp pic tures the camera must not be jarred during exposure The shutter release of the MINOX works so smoothly and without resistance that you will find it easy to operate NOTE The small circle in the lens window indicates that the shutter is wound ready for an exposure If the circle is not showing simply push and pull the camera to make it ready 8 Film without filter with ND filter ASA 25 ca 3 15 ca V 4 Plus X ca 7 30 ca 26 8 Anscochrome ca 5 9 ca 1 6 5 CN 14 ca 5 13 ca V g For color reversal film use blue bulbs AG 1B or use clear bulbs AG 1 with additional B 6 Filter from MINOX colorfilter set Your MINOX Ills even has a third filter Contrary to the MINOX Ills described in this manual your most modern MINOX Ills has a third filter Your lens window is a UV Filter Haze Filter The colorless UV Filter always stays in front of the lens to avoid lack of sharpness due to ultra violet radiation af high altitudes No exposure increase necessary UV Filter is used with black and white and color films Printed in Germany X 62 8 LOAD CASSETTE INTO CAMERA ONLY WHEN FILM GATE IS OPEN Drop cassette into film chambers close back cover and push pull camera once i aE If the b
24. tomobile races speed boats skiing another well known professiona trick will help you get fine results Keep the car boat or skier centered in the MINOX viewfinder and follow the motion with the camera releasing the shutter at any instant during this panoraming The background will be blurred adding to the impression of fast action but the subject stays sharp even at so second The two built in Filters yas GR will help you improve your black and white pictures In scenic pictures the green filter will give a blue sky which would otherwise appear white in the final 16 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS The best Film MINOX film is available in several different types for black and white photography and for Color Pictures The black and white films vary in sensitivity speed to suit every possible need The sensitivity is expressed in American Standard exposure index numbers ASA 12 Green Label ASA 25 Yellow Label ASA 50 Blue Label ASA 100 Red Label ASA 100 film is twice as sensitive to light as ASA 50 ASA 50 twice as sensitivite as ASA 25 and so on Thus under any given conditions ASA 50 film for instance would require only half the shutter speed needed for ASA 25 The lower the film sensitivity the finer the detail it is capable of reproducing in the final print Therefore the super sensitive ASA 100 film should be used only in instances when there is not enough illumination for slower films or when f
25. ut Longer Exposures You may be able to hold the MINOX steady by leaning your elbows on a table or other firm surface or against a wall or you may place the MINOX on a glass ledge etc It is best however to attach the MINOX with a camera clamp to a tripod You will find the MINOX pocked tripod a particularly fine and versatile accessory Only slightly larger than a pencil this tripod with its swivel top may be used on a table chair window sill or against a wall It may also be held against your shoulders The pictures at the left suggest various ways of using the MINOX tripod As an extra precaution against jarring the camera always use a cable release for tripod exposures How to Stop Moving Subjects Sports and other fast action call for high shutter speeds otherwise your pictures may be blurred But even under unfavourable light conditions requiring slower shutter speeds you can stop motion by using professional tricks It is easier for example to stop motion of a subject moving straight toward the camera or at a slight angle than it is to freeze a subject moving straight across at right angles to the camera Or watch for the still moment such as is reached by a swing at its highest point just before it swings back or by the tennis player during the serve when the ball is at the peak of the toss and the racket is about to be swung Even 2 second will stop such shots For very fast motion au
26. your camera case and with a chrome chain the MINOX Exposure Meter is LL RBBhBnpBBSB HS S the perfect companion for your MINOX camera It may aS also be used with other cameras E 28 MINOXS Slide Projector Model 30 There is no greater thrill than seeing your fine MINOX Color Transparencies projected on the screen All the subtleties of color are brought out in projection The MINOX Slide Projector is especially designed for your MINOX slides It has an efficient light system with a 100 Watt projection bulb silvered concave glass re flector and aspherical condenser lens a special ad justing lamp socket permits critical alignment of the kiamani for even illumination over the entire picture area Triple wall construction of the all metal housing assures free air circulation for complete ventilation of the light ing system A heat absorbing filter gives added protec tion to the transparencies during projection The MINOSTAR f 2 9 35mm projection lens in focusing mount produces brilliant critically sharp screen images The MINOX Slide Projector has an attractive practical gray instrument crackle finish Built in front elevating micrometer screw permits height adjustment to center the pojeo image on the screen The projector is supplied complete with an all metal slide carrier MINOX color transparencies for projection in the MINOX Slide Projector should be mounted in MINOX 30x30 m
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