Bell & Howell 1227 XL - Filmosonic

marketed in 1978

desing: 1227-?

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: B&H Zoom f: 1.3 \ F: 8.5-24 mm

zooming ratio: 2.8x

focusing: manual, dichroic

macro focusing: yes

zooming: manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: reflex with adjustable eyepiece

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto

backlight control: yes

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

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

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening: 200 degrees, eXisting Light system

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

recording level control: auto

sound level selector: Low, Normal

sound sockets: Microphone, Auxiliary Microphone, Monitor

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: yes

movie light mounting slot: 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: 1650 g

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell