A-Minima

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The A-Minima is a Super 16 movie camera that was introduced by Aaton in 1999.[1][2] Touted as the smallest reflex viewfinder movie camera at the time, the camera is distinguished by its low-profile form-factor.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". It has a size comparable to a small prosumer video camera, and weights Script error: No such module "convert". including film and battery.[1] The A-Minima was the first Super 16 only camera.[3]

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