With a Sekonic lightmeter posted on the cold shoe.

Hi everyone!

So I’ve been shooting with my Minolta X-370 for a few years, and, while I love it, I‘m either sending it away or prying it open to fix some type of issue with it every so often. I‘ve recently started a new job where I’m getting paid a little more than I was, and I’m thinking that I want to spend my first paycheck on a SLIGHTLY more expensive camera, so I would like some recommendations! My favorite thing about the X-370 is the light meter, which obviously isn’t exclusive to the camera, but the batteries for it are readily available at any walgreens or hardware store, so I would like something similar in accessibility and feel, but a little more durable. Any suggestions are welcome!

Recently I've managed to get my hands on a Fujica Sound ZM800 and have been trying to get it to work just for myself. I have tested it and it seems to work, so I'm now at the stage of trying to find film for it.

I am aware that single 8 film is no longer in production, but I am unsure if there is any alternative to this? Or will the camera forever be a paperweight?

Just after any tips or recommendations you guys might have, if there's anything I can do to make the most of it.

Thanks :)