Minox 35ML v Olympus XA night photos

lxmike

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Now int the past I've placed an XA on a pocket tripod and used the self timer and got some worthwhile shots at night or in really dark situations. I know the Xa is capable of some long exposures., what I'm not sure about is the technical data concerning Minox 35ML exposure times. I might experiment a bit, has anyone placed a 35ML on a tripod, tripped the shutter via the selftimer and shot at say f11 for night time shots.
 
I have never tried long exposures on a tripod with the Minox 35ML.

According to the instructions the longest exposure time with ISO 100 film is 1 second.
Link: Minox 35 manuals

Mine is presently loaded with Kodachrome so I am unable to verify if in reality longer exposures are possible.

Chris
 
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Many cameras exceed published specifications in long exposure capability.
Before you write it off try "dry firing" your new 35ML in a very dark place.
You might be surprised. If it exceeds the spec try shooting a test roll.

Chris
 
I just found my empty Minox 35ML and tested it in near total darkness.
At ISO100 the maximum shutter speed is 1 second, as per the manual.
It appears the XA will continue to be your after dark pocket camera...

Chris
 
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