Argus/Cosina 708

marketed in 1970-72

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Cosinon f: 1.7 \ F: 8-64 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, microprism

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture scale, over and under-exposure warning signal

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

film speed: auto for 16, 25, 40, 64, 100, 160, 250 ASA (according to it says the manual)

filter: built-in 85A filter, automatically moved by movie light

filming speed: 12, 18, 24 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

2 cable release sockets: single frame and continuous running

movie light socket: kodak type, filter retracting key

film counter: yes

handle: retractable pistol grip, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries \1 x PX13, 1.3 V button cell for light meter

weight: ?

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

chassis: metallic

made in Japan by Cosina

• same as Argus/Cosina 704 and Argus/Cosina 706, but with different lens, more ASA settings and rangefinder by microprism

• this movie camera is the Cosina 80 P