Agfa Sonitor S movie projection machine

Agfa Sonitor S Super 8 mm sound movie projector with the option for sound recording. It was possible to record sound onto the film if it had a sound track, in which case a microphone was connected to the projector. A magnetic track had to be spliced onto the film if it did not have a sound track, but both films with and without a sound track could be purchased. This projector is one of the last models produced for film. The next step in development was the addition of a light track/optical track to 8mm film, which could play both optical and magnetic sound (light and magnetic). They could be recorded on to create stereo sound on the magnetic track. This technology was the last in the development of film projectors, and video equipment then took over. The projector was owned by Sigurjón Jóhannsson, who ordered it from the manufacturer in 1990. The projector was used extensively in his home, mostly by his children. The machine was considered compact and convenient to use.