FILM TESTED Leicina Super RT1 Super-8 camera

See the gallery for a short test video shot with this camera (Serial Number 085642)

The middle model of the outstanding Leicina range, the RT1 has the following impressive set of functions:

• Shooting speeds of 9, 18, 25 fps + single shot
• Adjustable eyepiece
• Automatic film ISO setting with +/1 exposure adjustment
• Exposure lock button
• 8-64mm f/1.9 (8x zoom) lens 
• Motorised aperture for smooth exposure changes
• Split-prism focusing
• Viewfinder display for film remaining
• Fade-out, Fade-in
• Lap dissolve for scene transitions
• Double-exposure
• Time (long) exposures in single frame mode
• 54fps slow-motion mode
• Manual / power zoom with variable speed power zoom
• Manual control of tungsten / daylight filter
• Automatic setting of film speed, with a range of ISO 25-420 - broad enough to cover all currently available Kodak Super-8 film. 
• Takes 5 x AA alkaline batteries

Condition

• Body has some scuffs from usage, but very solid metal construction with no large dents.
• Extremely clear viewfinder 
• Lens is in excellent condition. No signs of mould / fungus / fog, and just a few specks of dust
• In full working order and complete with original battery holder