Minolta Compact Pocket Z-8

marketed in 1973

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Minolta Zoom Rokkor F: 1.9 \ f: 8-32

zooming ratio: 4x

focusing: manual

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: 35.5 mm

viewfinder: single lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell

film speed: auto 40 ASA only

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

filming speed: 18 fps

sound: no

remote control socket: no

cable release socket: yes

movie light socket: no

film counter: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 2 x AA batteries only

weight: 520 g

dimensions: 37 x 96 x 163 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Minolta

  • Minolta company made the Agfa Microflex 300 Sensor camera. This camera was sold in Japan as Minolta Pocket Z 8 and, in Usa, as Minolta Pocket-8 400