Tips for Scanning Minox Films

With the Minolta Dimage Scan Pro, there are direct 8x11mm scan masks, and thanks to the high resolution, this scanner is well-suited for Minox film. With the Minolta Dimage Scan Multi II (which I have), unfortunately there is no direct option. But the Universal Holder UH-M1 comes with a filter mask that you can cut yourself, and that should work as well. If necessary, you can also use your own filter mask made from thin opaque plastic or cardboard, which is used in the standard medium format holder MH-M1. However, it is important to use the film mask so that light doesn't come through next to the negative and overexpose the image itself. With the Multi II, it is also important to switch to 35mm multiformat so that it scans with high resolution - with medium format it scans with a wider scan line, but with lower resolution as a result.