Sankyo Super MF 303

Sankyo Super MF 303 Macro Focus

The Sankyo Super MF 303 is a beautifully engineered Super 8 movie camera that represents the golden era of home filmmaking. Made in Japan, this compact yet powerful silent camera is part of Sankyo’s "Macro Focus" series, allowing filmmakers to capture incredibly tight close-ups with a dedicated macro setting. It features a bright f/1.8 Sankyo Zoom lens with a versatile 9-30mm range, perfect for everything from wide indoor scenes to zoomed-in portraits. With its robust build and user-friendly controls, the MF 303 is a favorite for modern analog creators looking to achieve that authentic, grainy Super 8 aesthetic with legendary Japanese optical precision.

Key Features

• Brand: Sankyo

• Model: Super MF 303

• Lens: Sankyo Macro Zoom 9-30mm f/1.8

• Zoom: 3.3x Manual Zoom

• Focus System: Manual focusing with a dedicated Macro mode for close-ups

• Exposure: Automatic CdS light meter with manual override

• Frame Rate: 18 frames per second (standard Super 8 speed)

• Viewfinder: Reflex viewfinder with adjustable diopter

• Construction: Solid metal and high-quality composite body

Condition Report

• Body: Used – Good condition. Shows normal signs of previous handling and vintage character.

• Sensor/Optics: Lens glass and viewfinder are in good used condition; clear optics.

• Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The motor, zoom, and battery compartment have been tested and are functioning.

Specialist Note "The Sankyo MF 303 is often praised for its simplicity and reliability. Unlike many over-complicated Super 8 cameras of the 70s, the MF 303 focuses on what matters: a sharp f/1.8 lens and a rock-solid motor. The macro capability is the real star here, allowing for creative detail shots that most consumer cameras of the time couldn't handle. It is a fantastic entry point for anyone wanting to shoot real film without the bulk of a professional studio camera."

What's Included

• Sankyo Super MF 303 Super 8 Camera (S/N: 489585)

• Original Hard Carry Case

• Wrist Strap
  

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: Super 8 Movie Camera

• Film Type: Super 8 Film Cartridges

• Power: 4x AA Batteries (for motor) and 1x 1.3v PX625 (for light meter)

• Filter Thread: 43mm