FILM TESTED Minolta XL-400 Super-8 movie camera

A very simple to use Super-8 camera from Minolta, on sale from 1974-78. The camera is nice and compact and comes with a wrist strap so is great for travelling.

See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera.

Controls are very clear and simple and the camera has a very clever and unusual feature that sets this camera apart from others: a built-in interval timer. This automatically takes single-frame shots at intervals of 1/2 to 60 seconds (you can set the timing). A great feature for shots of nature (flowers opening), sunrises etc. 

Specifications

• 4x Power zoom (8.5 - 34mm) 
• Fast f1.2 lens for good low-light performance
• Automatic exposure control
• 18 frames per second and single frame
• Battery check button
• Macro focusing for close-ups
  
• Takes ASA 25-100 daylight film, and 40-160 tungsten
  
• Daylight / tungsten filter

With it's small size and clear controls this camera is one of the easiest Super-8's out there.

Takes 2 x AA batteries.

Condition

• Tested and in full working order 
• Some scuffs / scratching to the side panels of the camera
• Clean battery chamber with no battery leakage.
• Lovely clear lens
• Comes with original strap.