Bauer S 40 Sound

marketed in 1977

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Bauer Neovaron f: 1.8 \ F: 9-36 mm

zooming ratio: 4x

focusing: manual, microprism

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

exposure: manual and automatic exposure control; TTL exposure meter

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto

backlight control button: yes

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

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

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

sound sockets: Monitor, Microphone

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type, accessory shoe, 1/4"

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

film drive motor: DC micromotor

battery check button: yes

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power jack: 9V DC

weight: 1400 g

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

  • similar to Bauer S 30 XL and Bauer S 50 XL