Condition: Good
The Yashica Sound 20XL, a vintage Japanese Super 8 movie camera featuring a fast f/1.1 zoom lens, XL low-light shutter, automatic exposure, and synchronized sound-recording capability. Designed for easy handheld filming, it is a distinctive choice for collectors, filmmakers, and anyone looking to create authentic vintage home movies.
Film format: Super 8, including discontinued sound cartridges
Lens: Yashica Zoom 9.5–19mm f/1.1
Zoom: 2× manual zoom
Focusing: Fixed focus / focus-free
Frame rate: 18 fps
Shutter: 230° XL shutter for improved low-light exposure
Exposure: Automatic, non-TTL metering
Film-speed detection: 40 and 160 ASA
Viewfinder: Non-reflex optical viewfinder
Sound recording: Magnetic synchronized sound recording with compatible Super 8 sound film
Recording level: Automatic or manual sound-level control
Remote control: Remote-release socket
Power: Six AA batteries for camera operation; separate 9V battery for sound functions
Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb
Made in: Japan
Production period: Approximately 1977–1979
Condition: Good
The Yashica Sound 20XL, a vintage Japanese Super 8 movie camera featuring a fast f/1.1 zoom lens, XL low-light shutter, automatic exposure, and synchronized sound-recording capability. Designed for easy handheld filming, it is a distinctive choice for collectors, filmmakers, and anyone looking to create authentic vintage home movies.
Film format: Super 8, including discontinued sound cartridges
Lens: Yashica Zoom 9.5–19mm f/1.1
Zoom: 2× manual zoom
Focusing: Fixed focus / focus-free
Frame rate: 18 fps
Shutter: 230° XL shutter for improved low-light exposure
Exposure: Automatic, non-TTL metering
Film-speed detection: 40 and 160 ASA
Viewfinder: Non-reflex optical viewfinder
Sound recording: Magnetic synchronized sound recording with compatible Super 8 sound film
Recording level: Automatic or manual sound-level control
Remote control: Remote-release socket
Power: Six AA batteries for camera operation; separate 9V battery for sound functions
Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb
Made in: Japan
Production period: Approximately 1977–1979
