Bell & Howell 306 Autoload - Optronic Eye

marketed in 1966

design: 306

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: B&H Zoom f: 1.9 \ F: 15 mm

focusing: fixed, 6 ft to infinity

filter size: ?

viewfinder: not reflex

viewfinder information: film end signal

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell

film speed: auto between 16/25 and 200/250 ASA (daylight/tungsten) (1)

ASA notching: no pin = stairs

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

filming speed: 18 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: no

cable release socket: ?

movie light socket: screw type

handle: detachable pistol grip

film counter: yes

film motor drive: spring-wound drive

power source: 1 x PX14, 2.7 V button cell for light meter

weight: ?

dimensions: circa 2 1/2" (W) x 3 1/2" (H) x 6 1/8" (L) + 2 1/2" (H, grip)

tripod socket: 1/4"

chassis: aluminium cast

made in Usa by Bell & Howell

  • one of the few cameras without electric motor

  • (1) ASA settings: 16/25, 25/40, 40/64, 64/100, 100/160, 160/250 and 250/400 ASA