Chinon Pacific 12 SMR Direct Sound

marketed in 1977

production: 1977-1979

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 6-72 mm

zooming ratio: 12x

focusing: manual, microprism

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto with variable speed and manual

filter size: 72 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information:?

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

film speed: auto for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA only (daylight/tungsten)

backlight control: yes

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto

CCA filter: built-in 85A fiter

ND filter: built-in, with dial

filming speed: 18, 24 fps, slow motion (36 fps), single frame

interval timer: 1 to 60 second intervals

shutter opening angle: 150 degrees

picture fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

lap dissolve: yes

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

recording level control: auto and manual

recording level meter: yes

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

sound fading: yes

microphone bracket socket: yes

remote control socket: yes

movie light socket: screw type

synchronized flash jack: yes

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

external power jack: 9 V DC

weight: 2450 g

dimensions: 83 x 224 x 248 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon