The secrets of the minox distance dial

[tjwspm]

For those interested in subminiature camera mechanics, I recommend checking out my new description of the Minox distance setting mechanism:

How the Minox distance dial works

What happens in the Minox when I turn the distance dial? And what distance should I set? Here are the simple answers.

moments-of-now.com

The small article explores the design and offers some insights into its precision and the patent behind. Please don't be bothered by the fact that some things are explained that are obvious to you, but completely new to children of the digital age.

Thoughts on this design? I would be interested to know whether other historical cameras also feature this type of design that "goes around the corner".

 

[Trask]

Thanks very for the time and effort you put into making this -- and other Minox-related information -- available to all of us. Very instructive, and always encouraging those of us with Minox cameras to get out there and use them!

 

[tjwspm]

Thank you!