Rachel Watterson Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hi, I have just bought my first Super 8 camera. Took a risk and got it on eBay without asking any questions (as it was cheap and the seller didn't know anything about the camera so I thought if it doesn't work out it isn't the end of the world, and hey, the worst that can happen is that it looks nice sitting on a shelf, ha). I've discovered that there should be a skeleton battery holder in the battery compartment in the handle to place four AA batteries. Unfortunately it is missing. Thought I'd check on here for some expert advice. Is this a no go now or is there any way to find these battery holders without buying a whole new Sankyo for parts/repairs and hoping to use the battery holder from it? Not something I want to do just to check if this one is even working! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Is it like this one? http://www.thereelimage.co.uk/archive/oldsite/moviemakers/november72/testreport.htm If so you just need one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-AA-Short-Battery-Box-Holder-with-PP3-Connector-Stud-Unswitched-/262066443156?hash=item3d04609394:g:hp8AAOSwYHxWJ3WZ preferably one with two male studs rather than one female clip as in that example, although that will probably do. If you have a Maplins, or even a proper radio shop, you may be able to pop in and try one out. Edited January 24, 2016 by Mark Dunn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Watterson Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Excellent. Pretty sure that's what I need. More simple than I thought as I wasn't thinking it would have a generic battery holder - thanks a lot for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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