Minolta XL-Sound 64

marketed in 1980

silent and sound super 8 cartridge

lens: Minolta Zoom Rokkor-Macro f: 1.4 \ F: 8-48 mm

zooming ratio: 6x

focusing: manual, split image, 1.2 m to infinity

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto with 2 speeds (4.8 and 7.5 sec) and manual

filter size: ?

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: rotary type with 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

recording level control: auto, Normal (53 dB) and Low (12 dB)

sound jacks: Microphone and Monitor

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

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: 1260 g

dimensions: 62 x 172 x 199 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Minolta

  • same as Minolta XL 42 and Minolta XL 84, but different lens