Minox 8X11 is not for casual snap shot photography. Use a throwaway
camera for that. Minox 8X11 is a specialty deal. Learning to
develop B&W film is not difficult. Many times beginning
photographers think they need a sophisticated lab/darkroom set-up
with precise temperature control to process film. This is not the
case. Holding the temperature within 2-3 degrees F or 1-2 degrees C
is more than sufficient. Placing all the chemicals and a quart/liter
of wash water in the refrigerator for a few minutes until they are
all at the same temperature is good enough. Once removed they will
warm up fairly constantly. Other than developing time, which is
written on a chart, the main temperature concern is to keep each
subsequent liquid within 1-2 degrees of the preceding one to prevent
damage to the emulsion caused by a large temperature change.

A Minox developing tank is not necessary. The film can be taped or
better clipped with small binder clips emulsion side out to a
cylinder of any non-absorbent material that will fit inside any
35mm/120 daylight developing tank. If you are handy with tools, cut
a short piece of PVC pipe. If not use a fat pill bottle from the
pharmacy.

Dark is necessary to remove the film from the cassette and place it
into the developing tank. Use a changing bag or after dark turn off
all the lights and go to the most internal room in your house like a
bathroom or closet.

Buy a cassette of Kodak B&W film, shoot some things around the house
and use HC-110 or T-Max to develop the stuff. Stay away from Rodinal
developer until you have your feet on the ground.

Harry Howell
College Station TX