Chinon Pocket 8

marketed in 1978

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon Color f: 1.6 \ F: 15 mm

focusing: fixed

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

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

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

backlight control button: yes

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

filming speed: 18, 36 fps

shutter opening angle: ?

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: no

film counter: yes

handle: detachable pistol hand grip

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 2 x AA batteries only

weight: 450 g

dimensions: 91 x 38.5 x 139 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

• this small camera has these optional extensions: Wide Angle lens, Telephoto lens (1.7 8-32 mm), Cinemascope lens (Anamorphic Widescreen lens), Pistol Hand Grip and 35mm Slide Copier.

• in April 1978, this camera costs $149.95; he zoom accessory cost 79.95 and each converter $24 (Popular Science, April 1978, page 44)