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    Minolta xl 84

    in Super-8

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    The camera only meters ISO 40 and ISO 160. You can't meter inside the camera for 100 exactly. If you put a film cartridge in, it'll read it as 160. It'll be slightly overexposed, by 2/3 of a stop, but it will work just fine.

     

    If you turn the internal daylight filter on it will be close. Since 160, which the camera will read the film as, is +2/3 of a stop and the filter is -2/3 stop. I don't believe that camera automatically adjusts for tungsten/daylight film.

     

    If you're talking about tearing the camera down to adjust the built in lightmeter, I wouldn't bother. It'll be a huge pain, unless you've rebuilt cameras and lightmeters before. It would be MUCH easier to just use an external lightmeter, and you'll get much better results. Or buy a camera that can read more types of film. A Canon 814 Auto Zoom Electronic can be had for under $50 if you look. The Minolta is nice, but not so nice I'd pour that much time money and effort into, unless it has sentimental value. It's not a Leicina or a Zeiss, by any stretch.

     

    Even if you were successful, it would be only an averaged reading at best. Keep in mind, it's a 30 year old camera with a 30 year old lightmeter.

     

    If you're determined to do it, here's how I would do it.

    Set up a calibrated lit target. Put in a dummy load of film, corrected to ISO 100. Point the camera at the target, and measure the light meter response. Write it down. Add 2/3 of a stop to the aperture value (2/3 of a stop smaller). This is your goal.

     

    I'd find the resistor attached to the lightmeter sensor and replace the resistor wired to it with a potentiometer. Adjust the potentiometer until it matches your goal. Remove the potentiometer from the circuit, and measure it's value, WITHOUT turning the knob. Wire in a resistor with that value into the circuit.

     

    NOTE: Make sure that NO light is bleeding into the sensor while you adjust it. It's a TTL camera, so all the light must be coming from the lens.

     

    Close the camera, and shoot a test roll to make sure everything went according to plan.

     

    Keep in mind, a LOT can go wrong here. If you can find a service manual, that's the best approach. But they'll be hard to get a hold of these days.

     

    I personally don't think it's worth it for 2/3 of a stop adjustment. Especially when the camera handles manual aperture control so well, and the Auto meter is lackluster to begin with.

     

     

     

     

    Thanks again Zac,

     

    I could find a service manual for this camera and i know how adjust the light meter...it posseible a small (potmeter) inside the camera... sorry for my english...

     

    I have 62 camera!!!! Including Leicina special, Beaulieu 6008 pro, nikon r10, Zeiss moviflex, nizo, Bauer, elmo, many, many others.... But for me the minolta xl 84 is good low light camera....the lens is pretty good...

     

    And now I have got a Minolta xl 84 what read the ektachrome 100d film..

     

    regards

    Minolta xl 84

    in Super-8

    Posted

    Thanks Zac,

     

    I have 3 minolta xl 84 camera and i love them...:) I know how is working the light meter in manual and automatic. I have to just know how can i adjust INSIDE the lighmeter automatic for the 100D. i think need a repair manual for this camera..

     

    regards and thanks again,

    Vik

    Minolta xl 84

    in Super-8

    Posted

    Thanks Zac,

     

    you are very kind...

     

    But it is working in just manual settings.... i would like to use the automatic light meter with 100d. Need to be adjust inside the camera...

     

    Regards,

    Viktor

    Canon max8 1014

    in Super-8

    Posted

    Thanks Matt!

     

    Yes is very expensive! My experience on this camera that the lens is good but not enough sharp!!! the leicina and the beaulieu makes much sharper image than canon. This is the reason why i am hesitate to send the canon for upgrade...

    Canon max8 1014

    in Super-8

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    Hi All!

     

    Anyone tried the upgrade on canon 1014 xl-s ny pro8? I am thinking to send my camera fro upgrade... They make a good work on it? Can i use my camera for 4x3 also after the upgrade? I mean i can projecting my films in 4x3?

     

    thanks!

     

    sorry my english....:)

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