Bell & Howell 1218

marketed in 1973-74

design: 1218

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: B&H Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 7.5-60 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, dichroic focus

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto with 2 speeds and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye, CdS cell

film speed: ?

exposur compensation: +/- correction for auto

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

filming speed: 9, 12, 18, 24, 45 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

sound: no

remote control socket: ?

cable release socket: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

film counter: yes

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries only

weight: 900 g

dimensions: 58 x 80 x 218 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell