Bell & Howell 1239 XL Macro - Filmosonic

marketed in 1980-81

design: 1239

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: B&H Zoom f: 1.2 \ F: 7-45 mm

zooming ratio: 6.4x

focusing: manual, dichroic

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

backlight control: yes

film speed: ?

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

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

shutter opening: 225 degrees, eXisting Light system

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

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

recording level control: auto

sound level selector: Low and Normal

sound sockets: Microphone, Auxiliary Microphone, Monitor

cue light: yes

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: yes

movie light mounting slot: ?

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: 1230 g

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell