Minolta Autopak-8 D 6

Minolta Autopak-8 D 6

Year: 1970-76

Weight: 1250 g

Lens: Rokkor 1.8 / 8.4 - 50 mm (some owners and the German manual show a f1.8/ 7.5 - 45mm lens)

Microprism Focusing

Auto / Manual Zoom with 2 Speeds

Frame rates: 18, 32 + single frame

Auto Exposure with EE Lock

Backlight Control

Flash contact

Remote control socket (No standard remote socket, must use Minolta's exclusive release cord)

Retractable handle

No sound

4 X 1.5V AA batteries

Made in Japan

Manufacturer: Minolta

Instruction manual: http://www.super8aid.net/manuals.html

Original price in England (in the year of introduction): &pound;150

Prices on eBay:
 * eBay USA:
 * US$158 in 08/1999
 * US$32 in 08/1999
 * US$36 in 08/1999
 * US$53 in 12/2008
 * eBay Germany:
 * EUR 1,99 (+ EUR 6,50 shipping) in 02/2007
 * EUR 5,00 (+ EUR 8,00 shipping) in 04/2007

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Comments
This is a really great camera. The fast lens is nice and it is a very sturdy, metal-framed workhorse. Great starter camera.

Links

 * Minolta Autopak-8 D6 in Camera-Wiki

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