Photography, Philosophy and Time
No, it wasn’t Walter Zapp. He is known as the inventor of the Minox, but he had nothing to do with the development of the Minox lens. And without this brilliant optical design, the Minox would have been a flop from the start. A year Continue reading Lens Development in 1935 – Who Invented the Minostigmat? The post Lens Development in 1935 – Who Invented the Minostigmat? appeared first on Moments…
A CLA is more than maintenance; it’s a conversation with the past. Step into the quiet, tactile world of subminiature precision as we disassemble a 1950s masterpiece. There is a profound, silent happiness in the act of disassembly. Explore the meditative journey into the heart Continue reading The Soul of the Mamiya super 16 The post The Soul of the Mamiya super 16 appeared first on Moments of Now…
What happens when three of the 20th century’s most brilliant engineering minds tackle the same challenge? Join me as I place the Minox A, Mamiya super 16, and Edixa 16 side-by-side. From Walter Zapp’s uncompromising pursuit of miniaturization to Heinz Waaske’s precision engineering and Seiichi Continue reading Two men who challenged Minox The post Two men who challenged Minox appeared first on…
The VEF Minox Riga: a true icon of subminiature photography, a piece of history that fits right into your palm. This isn t just a camera; it s a testament to 1930s engineering and a faithful companion for countless moments of now captured across the decades. But Continue reading A VEF Minox Riga restoration – described for the first time The post A VEF Minox Riga restoration – described for the…
Are you worried about your camera s shutter speeds? How critical are inaccurate shutter speeds in historical cameras? Take pictures with your Minox, even if the shutter speeds may be significantly off. Here I ll show you why it works. What I discuss in this article applies Continue reading Minox shutter speeds: Use the film latitude The post Minox shutter speeds: Use the film latitude appeared…
I love capturing the world in vivid color with my small cameras. But Minox film processing can be a challenge if you don t want to develop the rolls yourself. Figuring out how to develop those tiny 8×11 mm color films was a challenge until Continue reading Minox color film processing at any photo lab The post Minox color film processing at any photo lab appeared first on Moments of Now .
The ausgeknipst 9.2 mm development reel performed reliably in testing, with a robust build, secure fit in the Jobo 1510 tank, and consistent development results, including uniform edge-to-edge processing. Its compatibility with standard development methods offer practical benefits over the discontinued Minox daylight tank, though Continue reading New development reel for Minox 8 11 film A Review…
Why choose the Minox EC over more conventional options? Let’s delve into its remarkable quality, historical significance, and technical capabilities. Continue reading Minox EC – High-Quality Subminiature Photography The post Minox EC – High-Quality Subminiature Photography appeared first on Moments of Now .
Are you bored of taking tons of photos with your cell phone or digital camera that you usually never look at again? Do you want to take photos you’re proud of instead? Do you want to push the boundaries of your photography? Do you like Continue reading Minox photography for absolute beginners The post Minox photography for absolute beginners appeared first on Moments of Now .
The Minox A IIIs, B, BL, and AX use purely mechanical shutter systems to control light for their tiny 8x11mm film. No electronics — just intricate engineering! How do these cameras handle shutter speeds from 1/2 to 1/1000 seconds, plus B and T settings, to Continue reading The Minox exposure system The post The Minox exposure system appeared first on Moments of Now .