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Minolta XL-250
Boasting a fast f/1.2 lens and a modest zoom, the Minolta XL-250 is a simple, sturdy super 8mm camera perfect for getting started in the format. Capable of shooting single frames as well as 18fps, this camera natively meters for film speeds between ISO 50 and 200. Additional features include a removal handle, macro focusing, exposure compensation of an additional F-stop's worth of light, and an adjustable diopter for precise focusing.
True 24 FPS — Modified & calibrated for cinema-standard frame rate
- Bench-tested by techs
- New seals & batteries
- 6-month warranty
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Total
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Extended Warranty
Your camera includes a 6-month warranty — extend to a full year below:
Minolta XL-250
We started Brooklyn Film Camera to take the guesswork out of buying a Super 8 camera. Most decades-old movie cameras were never built to run at cinema-standard 24fps, and a wipe-down is never enough to make one shoot like it did the day it left the factory. So we do the real work.
Every Super 8 camera we sell passes through our in-house technicians. We modify and calibrate the mechanism to true 24fps, service the motor and metering, replace seals and aged components, and bench-test every function before anything ships.
You're not gambling on whether the camera works. You're getting a tool brought back to pristine condition by people who've spent careers learning how.
Our Process
Restored & 24fps calibrated
Each camera goes through four checkpoints before it ships.
- 01Complete disassembly & cleaning
- 02True 24fps modification
- 03Full mechanical & electrical inspection
- 04Tested on professional bench equipment
01
Complete Disassembly & Cleaning
Every camera is fully taken apart, cleaned inside and out, and carefully reassembled. No spot-checks, no shortcuts.
02
True 24fps Modification
Most vintage Super 8 cameras were never built to shoot at cinema-standard 24fps. We modify and calibrate every camera so yours does.
03
Full Mechanical & Electrical Inspection
Motor, metering, optics, film path. Every component is tested and verified, and fixed before it ships.
04
Final QC
Frame rate, exposure, and film path are all verified on professional bench equipment before we pack and ship.
Specifications
The exact technical details of this camera.
Lensf/1.2 // 10.5-26mm
Film FormatSuper 8mm
Condition24fps Calibrated
Lensf/1.2 // 10.5-26mm
Film FormatSuper 8mm
ShutterAuto, 1/29.5
FocusManual
Battery2 AA
ConditionProfessionally Refurbished, 24fps Calibrated
Warranty
We stand behind every camera.
6-Month Warranty Included
Every Super 8 camera we sell includes a 6-month warranty covering mechanical and electrical defects. If something goes wrong, we'll repair it or replace it at no cost.
To open a claim, visit the Shipping Label tab in your BFC account, or come into the store anytime.
Return shipping is covered by BFC within the first 30 days. After 30 days, the buyer is responsible for return shipping on warranty claims.