Bell & Howell 1222 - Filmosonic - Soundstar PZ

marketed in 1978

design: 1222-A

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: B&H Zoom f: 1.9 \ F: 11-33 mm

zooming ratio: 3x

focusing: manual

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

exposure: fully automatic exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

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

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

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

recording level control: auto

sound level selector: Low, Normal

sound sockets: Microphone

remote control socket: ?

cable release socket: yes

movie light mounting slot: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery button check: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power jack: 9 V DC

weight: circa 1100 g

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell

• this pictiure is of a similar movie camera, the Bell & Howell 1225 XL Soundstar Filmosonic