r/Super8

i recently picked this up and am trying to figure out if the automatic exposure meter is functioning properly before purchasing film.

at the store initially with old batteries it showed the red underexposure warning which i was in a dim store so that checked out. then in the car it was stuck at f/8 regardless of lighting whether i pointed it at sun or my black floor mat and after replacing the batteries it disappeared entirely just showing 2 faint white lines with no number in between before eventually showing f/11 and staying stuck at that now.

i’m wondering how quickly the meter responds to changes in light for anyone who owns one? should i be seeing an immediate change when moving from darkness to daylight?

does yours respond without a cartridge inserted?

also curious about the little rectangular window underneath the bauer badger on the front! i can’t find anything explaining what it does.

would LOVE any insight from somebody who has actually shot with this model!! how is the footage?

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