Chinon 60 R XL Direct Sound

marketed in 1982-83

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.2 \ F: 7-42 mm

zooming ratio: 6x

focusing: manual, split image

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: 52 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture value, over/under exposure warnings, film-end signal, film transport signal, sound recording level (LED), lap dissolve signal

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, CdS photocell

exposure compensation: +/- for auto

film speed: auto for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA (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

lap dissolve: 72 frames

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

audio level control: auto

remote control socket: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery checker: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries

weight: 1120 g

dimensions: 48 x 151 x 220 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

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