Chinon 612 XL Macro

marketed in 1980

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

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, Cds cell

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

backlight control button: yes

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

filming speed: 18 fps, slow motion (30 fps), single frame

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

movie light socket: ?

film counter: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 2 x AA batteries only

weight: 800 g

dimensions: 60 x 120 x 200 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

  • similar to Chinon 213 XL, 213 P XL, 313 P XL

  • auto zoom works only when camera is running