u/LackHour7771

I want to give my girlfriend a Super 8 handheld camera for her birthday. She is studying film, so the camera will definitely get a lot of use. Unfortunately, I don't have a clue about them, which is why I wanted to reach out to the community to see if there are certain cameras to stay away from, or others that are considered the absolute gold standard.

I'm willing to spend a bit of money, though it's not a strict must. During my search so far, I stumbled upon the Canon 514 XL and 514 XL-S, which can be found at very reasonable prices on different marketplaces. However, I'd really love to give my girlfriend something that guarantees high quality and durability.

What would you recommend?