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Fresh standard film instead of eBay leftovers: 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).
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Four fills from one 35mm roll: One 35mm roll is enough for up to four cassette fillings – you only pay the film price instead of €30–50 for an old original cassette.
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As light-tight as the original: Confirmed by customers in practical use – no light leaks when changing film in dim light.
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Clean, scratch-free negatives: In independent tests and customer use, even frame spacing, smooth film transport, no scratches.
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Storage case included: Light-tight – holds the cassette immediately after removal.
Safety Instructions
Special care is required with highly sensitive films (ISO 800+), e.g., Delta 3200 or P3200 – these films are more sensitive to stray light.
Compatibility
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Minox A, B, BL, C, EC – fully compatible
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Minox LX, TLX, CLX, MX – fully compatible (cassette supports automatic frame counter reset)
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Sharan – compatible
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Ataron – compatible
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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 film cassette (4-part) for Minox 8x11
- 1x storage case (light-tight)
Pro: 2x cassette + 2-unit box
- 2x film cassette (4-part) for Minox 8x11
- 1x storage case for 2 cassettes (light-tight)
Set: 3x cassette + 3x box
- 3x film cassette (4-part) for Minox 8x11
- 3x storage case (light-tight)
Technical Details
- Material: technical plastic
- Color: black
- Required film width: 9.2 mm
- Capacity: max. 36 exposures (approx. 59 cm film length)
- Construction: 4-part (cassette body, spool body, 2 lids)
Description
Getting fresh film for your Minox EC, B, or another Minox 8x11 is becoming increasingly difficult: original new-old-stock film is getting rarer and more expensive, and on eBay you often only find expired leftovers. With this 4-part 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 holds a maximum of 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
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: Community Results
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:
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Light-tightness: No problems in dim light (as recommended by Minox). With intentional extreme exposure (EV 15, direct midday sun), minimal light leakage appears at the film end – not relevant with correct handling.
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Film transport: Even negative spacing, no increased resistance.
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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 the detailed guide.
