Chinon 44 Auto Zoom

marketed in 1974

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.7 \ F: 8.5-34 mm

zooming ratio: 4x

focusing: manual, microprism

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell

film speed: auto for 25/40, 40/64, 64/100, 100/160 and 160/250 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

ASA notching: 4 pins

backlight control button: +1 f/stop

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: no

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: 4 x AA batteries \ 1 x PX14 2.6 V, mercury cell for light meter

weight: ?

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

• same as Chinon 45 Auto Zoom, but with 4x zoom