Chinon 107 XL Dart - Direct Sound

marketed in 1976

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon f: 1.1 \ F: 13 mm (1)

focusing: fixed

filter size: 62 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: recording signal (Green LED), Film Transport Signal (Flicker), Film End Signal, Over/Under Warning (Red LED),

exposure: auto exposure control; not TTL EE, CdS cell

aperture range: f/1.1 to f/45

backlight control: no

exposure compensation: +/- 1 EV adjustable

film speed: auto for 25740 and 100/160 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, utomatic retraction of CCA filter with the movie light

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees, electromagnetic shutter

sound: single-system, magnetic recording on super 8 film

recording level control: auto (ALC)

sound sockets: Microphone only

cue light: no

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

weight: 1050 g

dimensions: 62 x 190 x 225  mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

• (1) depth of field: f/1.1 (2.5 m to 6.5 m), f/11 (1.0 m to infinity)

• "The High/Low Recording Level Switch, Monitoring Light, Monitor Jack and the Backlight Control are only  on the CHINON 107 S XL Direct Sound Camera" (extract from the owner's manual).