Film cassette for Minox A, B, C, EC 8x11 (8x11 / 9.2mm)

• Fresh standard film instead of eBay leftover stock: Kodak Gold, Ilford HP5, Portra 400, or Tri-X – cut to 9.2 mm with a film slitter and loaded yourself, instead of increasingly rare old stock (often expired film there).
• Cheaper than NOS film: One roll of 35mm is enough for up to four cassette loads – you only pay the film price instead of €30–50 for an old original cassette.
• Clean, scratch-free negatives: Independent tests show even frame spacing without scratches or transport issues.
• Light-tight storage case included: Holds the cassette immediately after removal.

Safety Instructions

• With highly sensitive films (ISO 800+), e.g., Delta 3200 or P3200, special care is required – these films are more sensitive to stray light.

Compatibility

• Minox A, B, BL, C, EC – fully compatible
• Minox LX, TLX, CLX, MX – fully compatible (cassette supports automatic frame counter reset)
• Sharan – compatible
• Ataron – compatible
• VEF Riga – Not recommended. The cassette can be inserted with pressure, but removal is problematic – attached lids may remain in the camera. Depends on the individual camera condition.

Scope of Delivery

Standard: 1x cassette + box

• 1x 4-piece film cassette for Minox 8x11
• 1x light-tight storage case

Pro: 2x cassette + 2-unit box

• 2x 4-piece film cassette for Minox 8x11
• 1x light-tight storage case for 2 cassettes

Set: 3x cassette + 3x box

• 3x 4-piece film cassette for Minox 8x11
• 3x light-tight storage cases

Technical Details

• Material: technical plastic
• Color: black
• Required film width: 9.2 mm
• Capacity: max. 36 exposures (approx. 59 cm film length)
• Construction: 4-piece (cassette body, spool body, 2 lids)

Description

If you have a Minox 8x11, sooner or later you face the same problem: original new-old-stock film is becoming rarer and more expensive, and on eBay you often only find expired leftover stock. With this 4-piece cassette, you cut any fresh 35mm or 120 film to 9.2 mm width with a suitable film slitter and load it yourself – Kodak Gold, Ilford HP5, or whatever you want.

The cassette is designed for 36 exposures. Do not try to load longer films (e.g., 50 exposures) – the mechanical tolerances of Minox cameras are not designed for that. Plan 2 blank exposures at the end of the film as a safety buffer.

Detailed instructions for cutting and loading film can be found at moments-of-now.com.

Note on Film Changing

As with all Minox cassettes – including the originals – the following applies:

• Always change film in dim light, never in direct sunlight. Minox also recommends this in the original manual.
• Immediately place the cassette in the included storage case after removal.

Practical Test: Results from the Community

An experienced Minox photographer tested this cassette in a Minox A with ISO 200 film and had the results developed in a professional lab. Three points were checked:

• Light tightness: No problems in dim light (as recommended by Minox). Under intentional extreme exposure (EV 15, direct midday sun), minimal light leakage appears at the film end – not relevant with proper handling.
• Film transport: Even negative spacing, no increased resistance.
• Scratches: No scratches on the developed film.

Developed test strip – even frame spacing, no scratches (photo: Thomas Siepmann): View test strip

Note: Results may vary depending on camera condition, film type, and handling. We recommend always changing film in dim light.

Part of the Minox 8x11 Subminiature System

This product is part of our Minox 8x11 ecosystem: cut film, load cassette, develop, and scan – all from one source. More in the system overview and in the detailed guide.