Chinon 805 S Direct Sound - Model A

marketed in 1974-75

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.7 \ F: 7.5-60 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, microprism

zooming: auto (with variable speed) and manual

filter size: 58 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: -2/+4 diopters

viewfinder information: aperture value, over and under-exposure warning signal, film-end signal, sound recording level (green LED), fading signal

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

exposure range: f/1.7 to f/22

backlight control: yes

exposure compensation: +/- 1 EV adjustable

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

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, removable with movie light

ND filter: built-in Neutral Density filter, with dial

filming speed: 18 fps with sound cartridge, 20 fps with silent cartridge

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

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

recording level control: auto (High, Low) and manual

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

amplifier: 1 IC, 8 transistors and 5 diodes, with Audio Gain Control

sound input: H (3 mV max), L (10 mV max)

monitor: 600 Ohm

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

film drive motor: DC micromotor

battery checker: yes

power source: 6 x AA \ 1 x PX28 (6V) for light meter and amplifier

battery charge jack: 9 V DC

weight: 2000 g

dimensions: 82.9 x 224 x 233.2 mm

made in Japan by Chinon