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    I got a Minolta XL-440 Sound!

    yeah, that price quote is pretty wrong :lol: that was for vision2 and I hadnt really looked much before finding that bad price. but I ordered 2 rolls of K40, and I am also orderign a roll of reversal B&W to learn the ropes with. currently me and my movie friend will be shoting a Music Video...
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    I got a Minolta XL-440 Sound!

    I dont know how good of a camera this is, but it seems to be good, has a swich for Macro shots and normal shots, Indoor and outdoor lighting, and a Plug for the Mic. But aparently the sound strip is gone on film now so thats useless. but hey the camera was only 15 bucks! Images: Left Side...
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    Newbie to Super 8 what film to get?

    thanks for the description of the films, I guess Ill go with K40. and I suppose I can record sound separately, but it is sad they removed the sound strip. but then I read the quality of sound wasn't very good anyways. as per the ASA 40 : 160 on my camera I think its because my camera hs a...
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    Minolta XL-Sound 42

    Sweet, I just got one very similar (I think) Mine is a "Minolta XL-440 Sound". I picked it up for 15 bucks at a thrift store! in perfect condition. All I had to do was fix the batery rig thingy. as far as film, I think Im going to try out HERE
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    Newbie to Super 8 what film to get?

    Thanks alot! now, the only reversal ones I see there say "silent movie film", is there a film that is reversal, and can also record sound? because my camera can record sound. If not, is there some way to find local labs I could send the other film types to? becuase I really want sound. and...
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    Newbie to Super 8 what film to get?

    Hey, I have a "Minolta XL-440 Sound" and I need to know what type of film I should get for it, inside the case it says ASA 40 : 160 I know thta has soemthing to do with the exposure.. here is the site I am getting film from http://www.8mmfilmstock.com/, or if you know any better place, but...
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