Minox + ATP - new life for a tiny camera

[jbrubaker]

I've been a fan of the Minox subminiatures since I was a teenager (a long time ago). Since Kodak stopped selling Tech Pan film, and the digital curse took over, the Minox's have languished in the drawer along with the 110's and 16mm's. Well, I just ordered and received some of the Rollei ATP film (which is described as a tech pan replacement). My first roll looks very promising - I just need to remember how susceptible these tiny negatives are to scratching and dust! Take a look at:

http://truepicture.com/minox/

thanks ---john.

 

[Focus No. 9]

Excellent pics... you "see". So does this mean I can order some 110 format from you? ; )

 

[ic-racer]

Nice!

 

[jbrubaker]

110 film

Excellent pics... you "see". So does this mean I can order some 110 format from you? ; )

I wish 110 was easy to do, but many of the cameras need the sprocket holes to work properly. Which 110 camera would you like to use? regards ---john

 

[Murray Kelly]

I like it! I am just getting into Minox (no results yet) but plenty of experience with Minolta 16 and 110. So, I am wondering if the box came with the special developer? Maybe you used something else?
I bought a big roll of 16mm ImageLinkHQ and am struggling with that and any hints gratefully received. I have resorted to slitting regular film just so's to see something less contrasty.
Murray

 

[ishutteratthethought]

Wonderful images Murray! Great to see the increased interest in sub-mini formats. I am sure you will find success with the Minox. I too have problems with scratches with slit films for my Minox's.
Steve

 

[jbrubaker]

Murray - I processed my ATP film with Photographers Formulary TD-3, which is what I previously used with Kodak Tech Pan. It would probably work with your micro film also, but you'd need to experiment with ISO speed and development time. ---jb.

 

[Trask]

Another reason to break out my C (black), B (black or chrome), III, etc. Very nice! are these scans of negatives, or scans of pictures you enlarged and processed? If the former, you must be using a heck of a scanner.

 

[DWThomas]

I haven't used my Minox B in many years, but I must say your results are tempting! I was wondering where you get your film, as the rare sources I've seen are a bit pricey (in my opinion).

 

[Murray Kelly]

Murray - I processed my ATP film with Photographers Formulary TD-3, which is what I previously used with Kodak Tech Pan. It would probably work with your micro film also, but you'd need to experiment with ISO speed and development time. ---jb.

Thanks jb, I would never have guessed Mr Troop's #3. It is a really lovely set of pictures. You are obviously no 'newbie' to this format.
I did try the ?103? in the Darkroom Cookbook but was unimpressed. There's evidently more to it than they let on. Of course.
The ImageLink HQ is it seems a very similar film to ATP and needs that special, careful, technique. You have it already! I don't. Yet. Some rate it at ISO 50 with flashing and presensitising with peroxide. Now, that is dedication, to my eyes.
When I have something worthwhile I will post it. I am encouraged by your post.
Murray

 

[2F/2F]

Thanks for the examples.

Does the film come in Minox format, or did you slit and roll it yourself?

 

[jbrubaker]

I use a Minolta Multi Pro scanner @4800 dpi. ---jb.

 

[jbrubaker]

Slit and rolled the film myself - it is sold as 35mm only, as far as I know. ---jb