Beaulieu 2008 S Automatic
marketed in 1965
silent super 8 cartridge
lens: interchangeable lenses C-mount type (1)
- Angenieux f: 1.9 \ F: 8-64 mm
- zooming ratio: 8x
- focusing: manual
- zooming: manual
rangefinder: ground glass (2)
viewfinder: single-lens reflex type with adjustable eyepiece
viewfinder information: pointer needle of the exposure meter
exposure: manual, automatic or semi-automatic exposure control, TTL Electric Eye (3)
film speed: manual selection between 10 and 400 ASA
CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, with filter control key
shutter opening angle: < 180 degrees, variable
fading: manual fade-in/fade-out
filming speed: 2, 4, 8, 18, 25, 36, 50 fps, single frame
shutter speed:
- 2 fps = 1/7 - 1/14 sec
- 4 fps = 1/15 - 1/30 sec
- 8 fps = 1/30 - 1/60 sec
- 18 fps = 1/65 - 1/130 sec
- 25 fps = 1/87 - 1/175 sec
- 36 fps = 1/130 - 1/260 sec
- 50 fps = 1/175 - 1/350 secsound: no
movie light socket: no
remote control socket: yes
cable release socket: yes
film counter: 1-15 m
frame counter: 1-100 frames
battery check button: yes
film drive motor: DC micromotor controlled by transistorized electronic regulator powered by built-in cadmium-nickel battery
power source: 500 mA accumulator with charger (Beaulieu rectifier-transformer)
weight: 860 g (body)
dimensions: ?
tripod socket: 1/4"
made in France by Beaulieu
First Beaulieu Super 8 camera, designed by Marcel Beaulieu. This camera was presented on May 1st, 1965 at the International Photographic Exhibition of New York. It is he same as Beaulieu 2008 S Reflex Control but with automatic exposure by Reglomatic system with monitoring pointer built-in the viewfinder.
(1) Originally came with Angenieux f: 1.9 8-64 mm and later Schneider Variogon f: 1.8 8-40 mm lens.
(2) Retractable ground-glass provides choice of two viewing methods: (a) with ultra-luminous ground glass, for pin-point focusing and quality pictures, (b) withoud ground-glass, for general scenes, when aerial viewing is sufficiently precise.
(3) Auto exposure can be used if the cine-camera is equipped with a Reglomatic-type lens. "Mounted under the lens, the Reglomatic system (covered by Beaulieu patents) is a transistorised micromotor geared to the interchangeable lens (8 to 64 mm f:1.9 Angenieux Zoom). The system computes the data delivered by the reflex photocell and responds accordingly by actuating the iris diaphragm ring (a reliable and precise mechanism which gives an image of improved definition). The response of the Reglomatic system is monitored, during filming, by means of a built-in monitor pointer. The Reglomatic is the answer for total automation. The system substitutes accurately for normal hand control. Just move the camera and watch the diaphram ring : you will see it move in response to changes in light intensity - quite a fascinating experience that will not fail to draw appreciative comments by onlookers. You can, naturally, switch to manual control. You simply set the control switch to semi. This disengages the Reglomatic system and allows manual control of the diaphram ring with or without photocell guidance. A trully all-systems camera, with interchangeable lenses, plus switchable and detachable auto-control, the Beaulieu 2008 S is a ready performer under any circumstances " (extract from Beaulieu 2008 S brochure).