Bell & Howell Soundstar 4 - Filmosonic - XL

marketed in 1979

design: 1226-?

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: B&H Zoom f: 1.3 \ F: 8.5-34 mm

zooming ratio: 4x

focusing: manual, dichroic

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture scale, under and over-exposure warning signal, film transport indicator, sound recording indicator

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

film speed: ?

baclight control button: yes

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

filming speed: 18, 24 fps

shutter opening: 220 degrees

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

recording level control: auto

sound level selector: Low, Normal

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: yes

movie light mounting slot: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power jack: 9 V DC

weight: ?

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell