Minolta XL-225 Sound

marketed in 1976

production: 1976-1978

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Minolta Zoom Rokkor f: 1.2 \ F: 10.5-26 mm

zooming ratio: 2.5x

focusing: manual

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell

backlight control button: yes

film speed: auto for 40 and 160 ASA

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

CCA filter: built-in 85 filter, with filter selector

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees, eXisting Light system

filming speed: 18 fps

sound: single-system, magnetic recording on super 8 film

recording level control: auto

sound sockets: Microphone (Normal & Low settings), Monitor

cue light: yes

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light contact: screw type

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button:yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA dry batteries only

weight: 1200 g

dimnsions: 69 x 186 x 234 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Minolta

• similar to Minolta XL 440 Sound and Minolta XL 660 Sound, but with different lens