Chinon Pacific 80 SMR - Direct Sound

marketed in 1978

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

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

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, split image, 1.5 m to infinity

macro focusing: 0.05 m

zooming: auto with 2 speeds and manual

filter size: 58 mm screw-in

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture value, under and over-exposure warning signal, fade signal, lap dissolve signal, film transport signal

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, Cds cell

exposure compensation: +/- for auto

backlight control: yes

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, with filter control switch

filming speed:

  • silent cartridge (18, 24, 36 fps, single frame)

  • sound cartridge (18, 24, single frame)

interval timer: 1 to 60 second intervals

self timer: yes

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

lap dissolve: 72 frames

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

recording level control: auto and manual

remote control socket: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery checker: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

weight: ?

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon