The versatility of a Minox seems limit less. As evidenced by just the photos in this issue, the Minox is just as comfortable a hospital delivery room as it is at an old age home. It travels by motorcycle or captures a president in a foreign country and sometimes just the joy of puppies at play or interesting beach scenes.

The ease of Microphotography with Minox is surprising. The results are very satisfactory. Here's how it's done:

1) We suggest ASA 25 black and white film because of its ultra fine grain or Mino color ASA 80 if color prints are desired. However, other film speeds have produced good results.

2) Using the standard eyepiece on most microscopes, the picture produced on the negative is circular. This is the same as what one sees looking thru the microscope. If an interchangeable larger diameter eyepiece is avail able, one can obtain pictures which fill up the entire negative (see photo below). With the Minox Telephoto Binocular Attachment, the camera can easily be attached to the micro scope. Be certain that it rests flat against the top lens surface of the eyepiece. (Remove the eyepiece holder when possible.) If there is a space between the Minox and the top lens surface of the eyepiece, the diameter of the image produced on the negative will be reduced.

3) Focusing of the microscope is carefully done before the camera is affixed to it. Be certain the distance scale dial of your Minox is set at infinity. When using a binocular microscope, fasten the Minox to the fixed eyepiece support and focus using the other free eyepiece. It is important that you previously set the correct diopter adjustment which is subjectively necessary for your vision on the adjustable eye piece.

4) Correct exposure time must be determined by trial in the same manner as with any other method of microphotography. An exposure meter reading can be used as guide and then a bracketed series of test exposures should be taken. After the results are processed, you can determine the best exposure for your particular subject matter and light source.