
Minolta XL-400 Super 8 Camera Professionally Serviced and Fully Functioning
This camera has been PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED; its functioning, as described in full here, is GUARANTEED. This camera has undergone a full CLA professional maintenance "Clean, Lubricate, Adjust". Camera was disassembled, old grease removed and replaced with fully synthetic grease. Zoom system fully disassembled and reassembled ensuring proper and smooth movement. Subsystem's voltages and transport's torque measured/calibrated. Light seals replaced, light meter/exposure system accuracy has been calibrated and it is very responsive. Viewfinder's dioptric system calibrated and with full range. Battery contacts replaced and/or improved/refurbished with no rust and excellent electrical conductivity. Focusing system calibrated according to calibration specifications. Lastly, interior and exterior optics cleaned to the best of our ability. Great for a low cost entry into the rediscovered world of Super 8 film photography with its amazing vintage look, or for anyone starting off on Film School.Camera details: production: 1974-1978 lens: Minolta Zoom Rokkor-Macro f: 1.2 \ F: 8.5-34 mm zooming ratio: 4x focusing: manual, split image, 1.5 m to infinity macro focusing: 94 up to 428 mm zooming: auto and manual viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece viewfinder information: under and over-exposure warning signal exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell backlight control button: +1 f7stop film speed: auto for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA only (daylight/tungsten) CCA filter: built-in 85 filter, with filter selector filming speed: 18 fps, single frame interval timer: 1/2 to 60 second intervals shutter opening angle: 220 degrees, eXisting Light system shutter speed: 1/29.5 sec at 18 fps fading: auto fade-in/fade-out remote control socket: yes mocie light socket: screw type synchronized flash socket: yes battery checker: yes handle: detachable film drive motor: DC micromotor power source: 2 x AA batteries only weight: 650 g dimensions: 48 x 103 x 184 mm tripod socket: 1/4" made in Japan by Minolta DISCLAIMER: all super 8 cameras are about 50 years old, please understand that no lens will be perfect, having said that, due to the low resolution aspect of Super 8 format, most imperfections will not be seen once film is developed.