The Minox escapement - Why and how

As announced, here is my article about the Minox escapement. I've been working on this topic for four months and it took so long because there was practically no information on this topic. At least a practical, easy to understand and fully illustrated description was missing.

I hope that my description can contribute a little to closing this gap. You can find it here:

Again excellent in content and presentation, respect

Thank you. I appreciate that very much.

How did you come to specialize in Minox?

Are there any sources or specialist literature on this or do you have to work everything out yourself?

Andreas Thaler said:

How did you come to specialize in Minox?

Are there any sources or specialist literature on this or do you have to work everything out yourself?

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At the beginning of last year I happened to come across the Porst KX50 (= Yashica Atoron) that my father had treated himself to for his 50th birthday in 1970. When I opened it, there was still a film (in Minox format) inside. Then I wanted to hold a real Minox in my hands. After I saw how cheap they (Minox B) are today, I bought one. In the last 16 months I simply had to buy another 12 Minox. Putting them in a display case is too boring for me, I want to take photos with them. And above all, I want to understand how they work so I can repair them myself. This is an ongoing process for me. I actually expressed my enthusiasm here recently:

As far as I know, there are only these two (short) articles at a practical level:

Oleson, Rick: How it works – The Minox Shutter

The Camera Craftsman, Vol 23 No 6 1977: The Minox B

I practically had to teach myself everything. That's why I would like to pass on my experiences. And I'm happy about the discussions about it here in the forum.

Thank you very much!

That is an attitude and stance that I personally particularly appreciate.

To delve into a topic and pursue it, while making what you have learned freely available.

My utmost respect and congratulations on your work.

Amazing work

MFstooges said:

Amazing work

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Thank you!