Bell & Howell 2146 XL

marketed in 1978

design: 2146-G

silent super 8 cartridge

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

zooming ratio: 6x

focusing: manual, dual beam focusing

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto with 2 speeds and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

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

film speed: auto for 25/40, 100/160 and 250/400 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

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

backlight control: yes

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto exposure

filming speed: 18 fps, slow motion (approx 36 fps), single frame

shutter opening: 225 degrees, eXisting Light system

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: yes

battery check button: yes

film counter: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries only

weight: 1200 g

dimensions: circa 90 x 220 x 300 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell

  • same as B&H 2146 XL, but with fixed handle with chamber for penlight batteries