Argus/Cosina 736

marketed in 1973-4

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Cosinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.7 \ F: 8-48 mm

zooming ratio: 6x

focusing: manual, microprism, 4 ft to infinity

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

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

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

film speed: ?

backlight control button: yes

exposure compensation: +/- 1 f/stop

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

filming speed: 18, 24, 40 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

2 cable release sockets: single frame, continuous running

movie light socket: screw type

synchro flash socket: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries \ button cell for light meter

weight: ?

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Cosina

  • this movie camera is the Cosina HDL 736