Bell & Howell 2183 XL2 - Focus Matic - Director Series

marketed in 1977

design: 2183G

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: B&H Zoom f: 1.2 \ 8.5-24 mm

zooming ratio: 2.8x

focusing: manual with Focus-Maric (trigonometric distance scale)

zooming: auto  and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

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

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 fps, slow motion, single frame

shutter opening angle: >180 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: ?

cable release socket: yes

movie light socket: ?

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

film counter: ?

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries only

weight: ?

dimensions: circa 60 x 80 x 220 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Bell & Howell