Chinon 806 SM Direct Sound

marketed in 1977

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

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

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, microprism, 1.5 m to infinity

macro focusing: 0.02 to 1.5 m

zooming: auto (with variable speed) and manual

filter size: 58 mm

viewfinder: reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture value, over and under-exposure warning signal, film transport signal (flicker), film ending signal, sound recording signal (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)

ASA notching: 1-pin

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

ND filter: built-in, with dial

filming speed: sound cartridge (18 fps, single frame), silent cartridge (18, 36 fps, single frame)

timer: 1 to 60 second intervals

shutter opening: 150 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

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

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

recording level meter: yes

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

synchronized flash socket: yes

microphone bracket socket: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

battery charge jack: 9 V DC

weight: 1810 g

dimensions: 75 x 224 x 233.2 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon