Minolta XL-Sound 42 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: marketed in 1980 sound and silent super 8 cartridge (Film with sound track is no longer manufactured, so even though this camera was originally designed for sound you will use it with today's modern film which is video track only, simply record your sound separately and mix in post) lens: Minolta Zoom Rokkor-Macro f: 1.2 \ F: 8.5-34 mm zooming ratio: 4x focusing: manual, split image, 1.2 m to infinity macro focusing: yes zooming: auto with 2 speeds (4.8 and 7.5sec) and manual filter size: 46 mm viewfinder: single lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: +1 to -4 diopters viewfinder information: aperture scale, under and over-exposure warning signal, battery condition indicator, film-end signal, LED sound recording, safe run exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE, CdS photocell backlight control: yes film speed: auto for 25/40 or 100/160 ASA only (daylight/tungsten) CCA filter: built-in 85 filter, with cancellation swicht backlight control: yes shutter opening angle: 220 degrees, eXisting Light system; 1/29.5 for 18 fps fading: auto fade-in/fade-out filming speed: 18 fps, single frame sound: single-system, magnetic recording on super 8 film amplifier: 1 IC, 6 Transistors, 3 Diodes; with AGC, Automatic Gain Control recording level control: auto, Normal (53 dB) and Low (12 dB) sound jacks: Microphone and Monitor remote control socket: yes cable release socket: yes movie light socket: screw type handle: retractable, compartment for batteries body: black polystyrol battery check button: yes film drive motor: DC micromotor power source: 6 x AA batteries only external battery jack: 9 V DC weight: 1150 g dimensions: 62 x 172 x 192 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.