FILM TESTED Minolta XL-440 Super-8 movie camera

A very simple to use Super-8 camera from Minolta, on sale from 1974-78. 

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

Controls are very clear and simple and it has a sturdy hand grip.

Specifications

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

Takes 6 x AA batteries.

Condition

• Tested and in full working order 
  
• Lovely clear lens