Bell & Howell 1230 XL - Filmosonic - Focus Matic

marketed in 1977

design: 1230

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

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

zooming ratio: 2.8x

focusing: manual, Focus Matic (trigonometric distance scale)

zooming: 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: automatic exposure control; TTL EE

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

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

filming speed: 18 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: 220 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: no

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: 1290 g

dimensions: 60 x 130 x 250 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell