Chinon 20 XL - Direct Sound

marketed in 1980-83

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.3 \ F: 11-22 mm

zooming ratio: 2x

focusing: fixed

zooming: manual

filter size: 43 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture value, over/under exposure warnings, film-ending signal, film-advance indicator, sound recording level (green LED)

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, Cds cell

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

ASA notching:1-pin

backlight control: yes

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, with filter control switch

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees

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

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

audio level control: auto

remote control socket: yes

film counter: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlite batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries only

weight: 800 g

dimensions: 45 x 145 x 190 mm

made in Japan by Chinon

• similar to Chinon 20 P XL, 30 R XL, 30 AF XL, 60 R XL