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| − | The '''[[Minox]] Model EC''' was introduced in 1981. It is different from other Minox models in several respects: The body shell ( | + | {{Flickr_image |
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| + | |image_text= Minox EC kit with flash, film, and strap | ||
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| + | The '''[[Minox]] Model EC''' was introduced in 1981. It is different from other [[Minox]] models in several respects: The body shell (which was made of a durable plastic material) detached completely from the body for film exchange; it had a fixed focus (3 feet to infinity) lens, with a fixed aperture of F/5.6; and it had a proprietary electronic flash. | ||
The EC was updated to the '''Model ECX''' in the mid-1990’s when production of the original EC ended. | The EC was updated to the '''Model ECX''' in the mid-1990’s when production of the original EC ended. | ||
| − | In 2002, a special edition of 100 classic EC camera sets was produced for the members of the Minox Historical Society. | + | In 2002, a special edition of 100 classic EC camera sets was produced for the members of the Minox Historical Society and 101 in blue for the First German Minox Club. |
Properties of the '''Minox ECX''': | Properties of the '''Minox ECX''': | ||
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* [[CdS|CDS exposure meter]] | * [[CdS|CDS exposure meter]] | ||
* Electronically controlled diaphragm shutter 1/500s to 8s | * Electronically controlled diaphragm shutter 1/500s to 8s | ||
| − | * Film speed adjustable from ISO 12/12° to ISO 400/27° | + | * [[Film speed]] adjustable from ISO 12/12° to ISO 400/27° |
| − | * Film loading contact (green LED in the viewfinder) | + | * Film loading contact (green [[LED]] in the viewfinder) |
* Flash contact for Minox ECX flash | * Flash contact for Minox ECX flash | ||
* Body made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic | * Body made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic | ||
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{{minox 8x11}} | {{minox 8x11}} | ||
| − | ==Links== | + | == Links == |
| − | * [ | + | *[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/minox/minox_ec/minox_ec.htm Minox EC user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] |
| − | * [http://www.thecamerasite. | + | * [http://www.submin.com/8x11/collection/minox Variations in Minox 8x11 cameras and accessories] and [http://www.submin.com/8x11/manuals/minox 8x11 manuals brochure and advertisements 300dpi scans in full color] |
| + | * [http://www.thecamerasite.lauro.fi/04_Submini_Cameras/Pages/minox%20ec.htm Minox EC] at [http://www.thecamerasite.lauro.fi The Camera Site] by Reijo Lauro | ||
| + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11569 Minox EC] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.com] by Sylvain Halgand (in French) | ||
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[[Category: 9.5mm film]] | [[Category: 9.5mm film]] | ||
[[Category: German subminiature]] | [[Category: German subminiature]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Minox]] | + | [[Category: Minox|EC]] |
[[Category: M]] | [[Category: M]] | ||
| − | [[Category: E| | + | [[Category: E|EC Minox]] |
Latest revision as of 07:44, 8 January 2022
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| Minox EC kit with flash, film, and strap image by nippoletano (Image rights) |
The Minox Model EC was introduced in 1981. It is different from other Minox models in several respects: The body shell (which was made of a durable plastic material) detached completely from the body for film exchange; it had a fixed focus (3 feet to infinity) lens, with a fixed aperture of F/5.6; and it had a proprietary electronic flash.
The EC was updated to the Model ECX in the mid-1990’s when production of the original EC ended.
In 2002, a special edition of 100 classic EC camera sets was produced for the members of the Minox Historical Society and 101 in blue for the First German Minox Club.
Properties of the Minox ECX:
- Four-element 15mm Minar fixfocus lens f/5.6
- Depth of field: 1m to infinity
- CDS exposure meter
- Electronically controlled diaphragm shutter 1/500s to 8s
- Film speed adjustable from ISO 12/12° to ISO 400/27°
- Film loading contact (green LED in the viewfinder)
- Flash contact for Minox ECX flash
- Body made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic
- Dimensions: 8x3x1.8 cm (3.1x1.2x0.7inch)
- Weight: 56g (1.96oz)
| Minox 8x11 Cameras |
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| Riga | II | III | IIIS | B | C | BL | LX | EC | AX | TLX | CLX | MX |
Links
- Minox EC user manual at Butkus.org
- Variations in Minox 8x11 cameras and accessories and 8x11 manuals brochure and advertisements 300dpi scans in full color
- Minox EC at The Camera Site by Reijo Lauro
- Minox EC on www.collection-appareils.com by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
