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Lot 503: Sony Handycam CCD-F340E Video 8 PAL Camcorder and Accessories
A Sony Handycam CCD-F340E camcorder designed for the Video 8 analog format, PAL standard. The unit is equipped with a Sony AF 6x power zoom lens featuring a focal length of 9-54mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, with a 46mm filter thread. The camera body is constructed from black industrial plastic and features tactile control buttons for shutter speed, focus, backlight, superimpose, memory, and colour functions. The outfit includes a Sony AC power adaptor, an external microphone with a foam windshield, and a selection of RCA-type AV cables and power leads. Accompanying literature includes the operating instructions for the AC power adaptor and two vintage instructional books: Film Making by Roger Hill (Teach Yourself Books) and Home Movies Made Easy (Kodak). A third-party AC adaptor bearing a label for JVC and Panasonic is also included in the lot.
Condition report:
The camcorder appears in good cosmetic condition with light surface wear consistent with age and occasional use. The microphone foam windshield remains intact. The lens appears clear upon external visual inspection. The unit is electronically untested and is sold as seen; shutter and transport functions have not been verified.
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