RARE 1978 Sankyo ES-44XL – The WORLD’S FIRST Autofocus Super 8 Camera!

🔥 RARE 1978 Sankyo ES-44XL – The WORLD’S FIRST Autofocus Super 8 Camera! 🔥 **Price: $199 or best reasonable offer** Serious collectors know these pioneering autofocus models rarely come up for sale. Don’t miss your chance to own the camera that changed Super 8 forever! **A True Piece of Cinema History – Highly Collectible & Iconic Late-70s Design** For sale is the legendary **Sankyo ES-44XL** from 1978 – officially the **very first Super 8 camera ever released with autofocus**! This wasn’t just another home-movie camera… this was a groundbreaking piece of technology when it launched and is now a holy-grail item for vintage camera and film-making collectors. Key features that made it famous: - World-first XL autofocus system (automatic or manual override) - Bright Sankyo f/1.2 8.5–51mm zoom lens - Classic late-70s brushed-metal and black body styling - Designed for both low-light XL (extended exposure) and standard Super 8 film - Super smooth and quiet operation that Sankyo was famous for **Condition:** Cosmetically in **very good used condition** – clean body, no major dents or scratches, lens is clear with no fungus or haze (see photos). Normal light signs of age and gentle use only. Missing the original battery cartridge (common after 45+ years), so sold as **untested and sold as-is**. Battery cartridges are still readily available and inexpensive online for anyone who wants to bring her back to life. This is the perfect display piece for a film-camera collector, or an affordable restoration project for someone who actually wants to shoot Super 8 again. Mint, fully working examples with all accessories easily climb past $350–$450 these days. Need extra photos, measurements, or sourcing help for a battery pack? Just ask – happy to help. Thanks for looking, and keep the film alive! 🎥

Condition

Used (normal wear)