Everything you need to photograph with Minox cameras: cut film, load cassettes, develop, and digitize — step by step.
Cut film
Minox film (9.2mm) is cut from standard 35mm or 120 film. Our film cutter has an integrated safety cover and is ready to use immediately.
Tip: Film length for cutting
Approx. 65 cm per 36-exposure Minox film. The basic cutter splits a 35mm roll lengthwise into two 9.2mm strips over the full film length. That’s enough for four complete 36-exposure Minox films plus two shorter films with 15-18 exposures — about €3 per film instead of €26 for original Minox film.
Warning: The film cutter contains sharp blades. Be careful when opening for the first time. Blades are replaceable — push out from the bottom.
Load cassette
Insert the cut film into the reusable 8x11 cassette. Compatible with Minox A, B, BL, C, EC, LX, TLX, CLX, and Yashica Atoron.
Light vs. dark: When can you handle what?
Never hold naked, undeveloped film in the light. We clearly separate here what you can do in daylight and what must be done in the dark.
Allowed in daylight:
- Dry run with a leftover piece of film
- Prepare empty cassette
- Handle the still sealed 35mm canister
- Handle the fully sealed cassette and place it in the camera
Only in complete darkness:
- Once the 35mm canister is open: pull out the film, cut at 9.2 mm, insert into the cassette
- Close cassette
Only the sealed cassette is light-tight again. From then on, you can continue working normally in daylight.
Developing
8x11 film (9.2mm) does not fit standard reels. Our developing spools are compatible with Jobo and Paterson tanks and allow even development.
Scanning & digitizing
The tiny 8x11 negative (88 mm²) requires maximum resolution. Camera scanning with a macro lens delivers ~12,000 ppi — better than any flatbed scanner.
Batteries & accumulators
Minox A and B work purely mechanically without a battery. Models with built-in CdS light meters require a battery adapter.
Which battery does my Minox need?
- Minox A, B: No battery needed (mechanical)
- Minox BL: PX625 (1.35V) — CdS light meter
- Minox C, EC, LX, TLX, CLX: PX27 (5.6V) — CdS light meter & electronics
Further resources
Minox 8x11 Complete Guide
7 chapters: Camera selection, film, loading, developing, digitizing.
Battery Finder
Find the right battery for your Minox — by model.
Film Scanner Finder
3 questions, personalized recommendation — in under 60 seconds.
Product range diagram
All scanner components in layered structure — clickable.