Minox LX, CLX, GSE, Riga, Ur-MINOX User Manual

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A camera that has ambitions to become a classic
has to feature an ingenious design which will ent­huse photographers for years to come.
The concept at MINOX has always been to provide
cameras with the smallest possible dimensions,
demonstrating absolute precision and a top-class
design. That’s MINOX. Past, present, future.

There’s always a clever mind behind every classic
design. And the MINOX story must always be told
with reference to the name Walter Zapp.The legen­dary designer who wrote photographic history with
his revolutionary invention of the first Ur-MINOX in

1938. The ingenious idea was to be seen in its
dimensions. A camera smaller than a cigar and
weighing less than a cigarette lighter.And featuring
an excellent lens. This was a stroke of lasting
genius - as the MINOX ECX and the MINOX CLX still
proof today.
And of course, it was no surprise to see these minia­ture cameras with the 8x11mm film format go on
to become world famous as espionage cameras.

The MINOX GT-E and GT-S are almost equally
famous: with nearly 2 million sold cameras they
are one of the world’s smallest 35 mm viewfinder
cameras. Classic cameras with more than just
excellent design. MINOX stands for proven lens
quality and robust mechanics – Made in Germany.
Enough possibilities for creative imagination of the
photographer. All products from MINOX are made
in this tradition.

Dr. h.c. Walter Zapp, the inventor

of the subminiature camera MINOX,

was born on September 4th, 1905

in Riga (Latvia)

MINOX CAMERAS

THE MAKING OF

A CLASSIC CAMERA

MINOX CLX

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TLX AND CLX

HIGHEST PRECISION IN

THE SMALLEST FORMAT

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MINOX TLX (1:1)

MINOX CLX (1:1)

The quintessence of photographic miniaturisation.
Masterpieces of optical and mechanical precision,
intricately manufactured to the tightest tolerances.
The compact MINOX miniature cameras with the
legendary film format of 8 x 11 millimetres.

Small and handy in size, big in technology and
imaging performance. This applied in 1938 to the
legendary Riga Model of the inventor,Walter Zapp,
and still applies today to the MINOX TLX and the
MINOX CLX and the Special Edition such as MINOX
LX Gold. The advantages of this 8 x 11 classic are
not only appreciated by professionals. You can
always rely on the smallest of the MINOX cameras
for providing superb family and holiday photos. It
is light, robust and can be used for all purposes. It’s
a camera you never leave at home!

MINOX TLX

• Subminiature camera with 8x11mm film format

• Four-element 15 mm MINOX lens f/3,5/15mm

• Electronic exposure measuring

• Aluminium housing with titanium anodized finish

• Range setting from 20 cm to infinity

• Aperture priority (1/2000 s - B)

• Manual setting (1/2000 s - 1/30 s)

• Retractable neutral density filter

• Push-pull rapid wind

MINOX CLX

• All technical data as of MINOX TLX

• Brass body, chrome-plated and highly polished,

unique surface (Guillochierung)

MINOX ECX

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Small, but powerful. For convenient photography in
the smallest format MINOX presents the MINOX
ECX and MINOX MX.

Concentration on essentials is the philosophy
applied here. Without having to compromise on
optical performance, this camera controls all the
required functions automatically. You can concen­trate on the subject and let your creative imagina­tion run free. Weighing just 56 grams this is a
flyweight in camera design. Using high-strength
plastics reinforced with glass-fibre the weight is
kept to a minimum. The MINOX ECX and MINOX
MX - discreet and the ideal companion for every
occasion.

MINOX ECX

• Subminiature camera with 8x11 mm film format

• Four-element 15 mm MINAR lens f/5,6/15 mm

• CDS exposure meter

• Aperture priority (1/500 s - 8 s)

• Film loading contact (green LED in the viewfinder)

• Push-pull rapid wind

MINOX MX

• Subminiature camera with 8x11 mm film format

• Four-element MINOX lens f/4,8/15 mm

• Mechanical shutter system (1/125 s)

• Grey filter (in scope of delivery)

• Manual focusing from 1 m to infinity

• Film wind knob

ECX AND MX

YOU CAN’T GET SMALLER

THAN THIS

MINOX ECX

(1:1)

MINOX MX

(1:1)

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MX grey filter

for MINOX MX (x4)

Order number 69318

Films accessories Flashes Stative Accessories

MINOX flash 8x11

Can be used with

flash adapter on

MINOX TLX and

MINOX CLX,

guide number 12

(ISO 100/21°).

Order number 69123

flash adapter

Order number 69124

MINOX MX

combi case

Black leather for

MINOX MX and

MX flash.

Order number 69260

Pocket tripod

extremely small,

collapsible tripod

with integrated

cable release and

leather case.

Order number 69309

ECX flash

Extraordinary design,

but powerful.

Electronic flash with

guide number 12

(ISO 100/21°) fits the

MINOX ECX / EC and

with the flash adap-

ter it can also be

used on the MINOX

AX/LX models

Order number 69130

Film cutter

makes 8x11 films

out of normal

35 mm films.

Order number 69712

Developing

tank

for black and

white films.

Order number 69724

Cable release

bracket LX

for tripod use with

8x11 cameras.

Order number 69310

Copy stand

for 8x11 cameras.

Order number 69319

MX flash

Automatic flash with

regulation of flash

range, guide number 9

(ISO 100/21°),
can only be used
with MINOX MX.

Order number 69140

Power Pack 8x11

Battery compartment,

incl. 4 batteries 386

Order number 69108

Binocular

attachment

for shooting through

binoculars with

8x11 cameras.

Order number 69311

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If you want to capture special moments in excep­tionally beautiful pictures you need to have a good
outfit, in addition to photographic know-how. At
MINOX we have everything to satisfy the desires
of the MINOX 8 x 11 enthusiast. The accessories
range from different tripod models to a binocular
attachment, to complete laboratory equipment for
developing 8x11mm films. All with the renowned
MINOX quality - small, compact and virtually inde­structible.

Black and white films with 36 exposures

Minopan 25 ISO 25/15° . . . . 69 000

Minopan 100 ISO 100/21° . . . . 69 002

Minopan 400 ISO 400/27° . . . . 69 004

Color negative films with 30 exposures

Minocolor 100

PRO ISO 100/21° . . . . .

69 060 *

Color negative films with 36 exposures

Minocolor 100 ISO 100/21° . . . . 69 052

Minocolor 400 ISO 400/27° . . . . 69 055

*New! Film emulsion of the Advanced Photo System

8x11 ACCESSORIES

A REMARKABLE

VARIETY

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Service

MINOX HOTLINE

for further information

and request of quality

proofs

Telephone:

[phone]

Telefax:

[phone]

E-Mail:

[e-mail]

Internet:

www.minox.com

The MINOX

Laboratories

EU Laborservice

Telephone:

[phone]

Telefax:

[phone]

E-Mail:

[e-mail]

Paarz Speziallabor

Telephone:

[phone]

Telefax:

[phone]

MINOX

Variations in 8x11

by Hubert E. Heckmann

Order number 960651

MINOX ECX-Set

incl. flash,

batteries and film

Order number 60525

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Simple elegance is a very special feature of this
camera. The GT-E and GT-S purposely show restraint
when it comes to technical gadgets and concentra­te on as much precision mechanics as possible.This
gives the photographer more freedom for individu­al creative composition.
By selecting the aperture, for example, this enables
you to creatively control the depth of field and
exposure. Other amazing features of these light­weight and robust full-frame cameras are the very
fast lens (f/2,8), the excellent imaging quality and
the elegant design - benefits of concentrating on
essential features.

MINOX GT-E

• 35 mm viewfinder camera

• Fast multicoated MINOXAR lens f/2,8 mm
(Elmar type) with integrated skylight filter

• Aperture priority with aperture setting

• Index for snapshot setting

• Exposure override (+2)

• Focusing range from 70 cm to infinity

• Depth of field indicator

• Self timer

• Standard hot shoe

MINOX GT-S

• All technical data as of MINOX GT-E

• Additionally with DX coding
(automatic film speed setting)

GT-E AND GT-S

CREATIV PHOTOGRAPHY

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CAMERAS

MINOX GT-E (new) MINOX GT-S

Lens hood

For GT models.

Order number 69305

Grey filter

With lens hood

for GT models.

Order number 69304

Skylight filter

With lens hood

for GT models.

Order number 69303

Filter case

Every filter is
provided in a

leather case

Filter FlashesAccessories Cases

Minox FC-S

The compact and

powerful flash units

in the G series:

The MINOX FC-E

(FC-S for the GT-S)

lightens up the

dark with the

guide number 16.

FC-E

Order number 69151

FC-S

Order number 69150

Pocket tripod

extremely small,

collapsible tripod

with integrated

cable release and

leather case.

Order number 69309

Ever ready case

in black leather

for GT models.

Order number 64810

Leather case

in black, soft leather

with wrist strap.

Order number 64825

Minox FC-E

Neck strap

Order number 68150

Belt and

wrist case

in burgundy leather

for GT models.

Order number 64806

Shoulder bag

in black leather

for GT models,

flash and filter.

Order number 64807

MINOX

Leather case 35 mm

in brown soft leather,

with belt strap

Order number 64205

Power Pack

35 mm

Battery

compartment, incl.

2 batteries CR1/3N

Order number 69106

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MINOX accessories assure to have just the right
item for you if you are planning to expand your
photographic outfit. The selection ranges from prac­tical cases to special filters, up to the complete
MINOX Set which comprises camera and flash.With
MINOX even the accessories are designed to make
life easier.The individual items are always small and
easy to store. Robust and hard-wearing materials
also make sure your MINOX accessories will give
you long-lasting pleasure.

35 mm ACCESSORIES

PACKED

WITH FEATURES

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Data-Back

Databack D-35

for imprinting

date and time. For

MINOX GT-X

order number 69322

MINOX GT-E/GSE/GT
order number 69321

MINOX ML/MB/Touring

order number 69323

MINOX GT-S

order number 69326

MINOX GT-E

order number 69325

www.minox.com

24 hours a day and 365 days of the year

you can reach us in the internet

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CAMERAS 8x11 mm

MINOX B

The MINOX B is

introduced and is the

absolute favourite.

With the built-in

exposure meter, it is

still barely larger

than the previous

model, the MINOX A

MINOX C

The MINOX C is
introduced. It is

the first camera of

its kind with an

electronically con-

trolled automatic

exposure mode

MINOX LX

The MINOX LX

replaces the

previous MINOX C

as an improved,

top model
(1/2000 s)

MINOX TLX

The improved

successor of the LX

the MINOX TLX
with a titanium

anodized housing

MINOX CLX

Special Edition

The MINOX CLX

Special Edition on

the occasion of the

60th anniversary
of the first series

production of the

8x11 mm cameras

Ur-MINOX

Assembling of the

prototype of the

MINOX camera -

the Ur-MINOX

Riga MINOX

Production is

initiated. Until

the eruption of the

World War II

approximately

17,000 pieces

of the so called

Riga MINOX were

produced

MINOX A

Production of
the MINOX A, the
first subminiature
camera „Made in

Germany“

1958 1969 1978 1995 19981936 1938 - 1943 1948

MINOX TLX MINOX CLX

Film, format MINOX 8x11 mm film format MINOX 8x11 mm film format
Film transport Push-pull rapid wind Push-pull rapid wind
Shutter Electronically controlled special blade shutter, Electronically controlled special blade shutter,

manual setting from 1/2000 s to 1/30 s., control range of manual setting from 1/2000 s to 1/30 s., control range of

aperture priority on „A“ 1/2000 s up to approx. 15 s aperture priority on „A“ 1/2000 s up to approx. 15 s
Film speed Adjustable from ISO 12/12° to ISO 400/27° Adjustable from ISO 12/12° to ISO 400/27°
LED display Yellow: camera shake warning, Yellow: camera shake warning,

Red: over exposure warning, green: battery check Red: over exposure warning, green: battery check
Lens Four-element 15 mm MINOX lens f/3,5, aperture always fully open. Four-element 15 mm MINOX lens f/3,5, aperture always fully open.

Focusing range 7.9 inch / 20 cm to infinity Focusing range 7.9 inch / 20 cm to infinity
Filter / lens hood Permanently fitted UV filter as lens window. Permanently fitted UV filter as lens window.

Built-in grey filter (approx. 4x) with optional setting Built-in grey filter (approx. 4x) with optional setting
Frame counter Counting down from 36, 30 to 0 or from 15 to 0 Counting down from 36, 30 to 0 or from 15 to 0
Flash connection X-contact X-contact
Tripod thread Standard thread (1/4 in.) Standard thread (1/4 in.)
Body Aluminium with Titanal Eloxat coating Brass chrome plated, highly polished, unique surface (Guillochierung)
Dimensions (LxWxH) When closed: 4.3x1.1x0.6 inch / 10,8x2,8x1,6 cm When closed: 4.3x1.1x0.6 inch / 10,8x2,8x 1,6 cm
Weight (with battery) Approx 3.43 oz / 98 g Approx. 5.6 oz / 160 g
Scope of delivery MINOX TLX Incl.ever ready case, measuring chain and batteries, MINOX CLX Incl. leather case, measuring chain and batteries

order number 60684 (meter), 60685 (feet); order number 60688 (meter)

also available as Set (including flash),

order number 60682 (meter), 60683 (feet)
Accessories MINOX flash 8x11, order number 69123 MINOX flash 8x11, order number 69123

MINOX flash adapter, order number 69124 MINOX flash adapter, order number 69124

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VIEWFINDER CAMERAS 35 mm

MINOX GT-E MINOX GT-S

MINOX ECX MINOX MX

CAMERAS 8x11 mm

PRODUCT RANGE

C

OMPACTCAMERAS

MINOX CD 155

Leaflet order number: 99210

D

IGITALCAMERA

MINOX DC 2111

Leaflet order number: 99215

C

LASSICCAMERACOLLECTION

MINOX CLASSIC CAMERA Leica III f

Leaflet order number: 960259

Book order number: 99880

B

INOCULARS

MINOX BD 10 x 52 BR

Leaflet order number: 99003

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MINOX MD 8 x 16

Leaflet order number: 99003

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INDWATCHS

MINOX WINDWATCH® PRO

Leaflet order number: 960263

Tel.: [phone] / 917-0 www.minox.com

Film, format 35 mm film, frame format 24x36 mm 35 mm film, frame format 24x36 mm
Lens MC-MINOXAR f/2,8/35 mm multi-coated lens MC-MINOXAR f/2,8/35 mm multi-coated lens

with integrated skylight filter with integrated skylight filter
Focusing Manual, focusing range 27.5 inch / 70 cm to infinity Manual, focusing range 27.5 inch / 70 cm to infinity

Snapshot setting („green line“) Snapshot setting („green line“)
Depth of field indicator Depth of field ring Depth of field ring
Exposure mode Aperture priority with aperture setting Aperture priority with aperture setting

1/500 s to approx. 8 s with ISO 100/21°, 1/500 s to approx. 8 s with ISO 100/21°,

aperture setting stepless from 2,8 to 16 aperture setting stepless from 2,8 to 16
Viewfinder Illuminated frame viewfinder Illuminated frame viewfinder

Parallax markings for 27.5 inch / 70 cm, Parallax markings for 27.5 inch / 70 cm,

shutter speed indicator with scale 1/30 s to 1/500 s shutter speed indicator with scale 1/30 s to 1/500 s

Overexposure warning/camera shake warning Overexposure warning/camera shake warning
Exposure override Switch for doubling exposure time Switch for doubling exposure time
Self timer Self-timer with approx. 10 s countdown Self-timer with approx. 10 s countdown
Film speed setting ISO 25/15° to ISO 1600/33°, DX-coding from ISO 25 to ISO 3200,

including all intermediate values, manual setting with non-coded films the camera automatically adjusts to ISO 25
Flash connection Standard hot shoe. Standard hot shoe.

Automatically switches to sync. Speed X=1/125 s Automatically switches to sync. Speed X=1/125 s
Battery check Test button: pointer deflection to at least 1/125 s in viewfinder Test button: pointer deflection to at least 1/125 s in viewfinder
Tripod thread 1/4 in. on bottom of the camera 1/4 in. on bottom of the camera
Cable release connection Standard thread next to shutter release button Standard thread next to shutter release button
Body Glass fibre re-inforced Makrolon, soft touch lacquer, black colour Glass fibre re-inforced Makrolon, silver colour
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.9x2.4x1.4 inch / 10x6,1x3,4 cm 3.9x2.4x1.4 inch / 10 x6,1x3,4 cm
Weight Approx. 7.0 oz / 200 g Approx. 7.0 oz / 200 g
Scope of delivery MINOX GT-E Incl. MINOX GT-S Incl.

2 lithium batteries CR 1/3 N; Order number 60783 2 lithium batteries CR 1/3 N; Order number 60769

also available as Set (including flash and film), order number 60790 also available as Set (including flash and film), order number 60771
Accessories Flash unit MINOX FC-E incl. leather case, order number 69151 Flash unit MINOX FC-S incl. leather case, order number 69150

Film, format MINOX 8x11 mm film format MINOX 8x11 mm film format
Film transport Push-pull rapid wind Film wind knob
Shutter Electronically controlled diaphragm Diaphragm shutter 1/125 s

shutter 1/500 s to 8 s (ISO 25/15°)

Film speed Adjustable from ISO 25/12° –

to ISO 400/27°

LED display Red: camera shake warning and –

battery check, Green: film is loaded

Lens Four-element MINAR-Fixfocus lens Three-element MINOX lens f/4,8/15 mm,

f/5,6/15mm, depth of field 3 lens elements in two groups, manual

from 39.97 inch / 1 m to infinity focusing from 39.37 inch / 1 m to infinity
Lens hood Permanently fitted Permanently fitted
Frame counter Counting down from 36, 30 to 0 Counting down from 36, 30 to 0

or from 15 to 0 or from 15 to 0
Flash connection Special contact for Special contact for

MINOX flash ECX MINOX MX flash
Body Glass-fibre reinforced plastic material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic material
Dimensions (LxWxH) When closed: When closed:

3.1x1.2x 0.7 inch / 8x3 x1,8 cm 3.3 x1.3x0.8 inch / 8,4 x 3,4x 2,1 cm
Weight (with battery) Approx. 1.96 oz / 56 g Approx. 1.93 oz / 55 g
Scope of delivery MINOX ECX Incl. MINOX MX Incl.

battery, strap and film, strap and film,
order number 60520; order number 60200;
also available as Set (including flash), also available as Set (incl. flash),

order number 60525 order number 60205

Accessories MINOX flash ECX, order number 69130 MINOX MX flash, order number 69140,

grey filter (in scope of delivery)