Bell & Howell 1235 XL - Filmosonic

marketed in 1978

design: 1235

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

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: sound and light level signal, film transport signal, type A filter position signal

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell

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

exposure compensation: +/-  correction for auto

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

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening: 210 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

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

recording level control: auto

sound level selector: Low, Normal

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

cue light: 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: 1250 g

dimensions: 60 x 130 x 250 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell