Bell & Howell 1238 XL - Filmosonic - Macro 8

marketed in 1977

design: 1238

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: B&H Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 7.5-60 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, dichroic

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto with 2 speeds and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder onformation: ?

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye, CdS cell

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto

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

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

filming speed: 18, 24, 36 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: 200 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

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: 1430 g

dimensions: 60 x 30 x 250 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell