Bolex 550 XL Sound

marketed in 1975

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Bolex Vario f: 1.2 \ F: 8-40 mm

zooming ratio: 5x

focusing: manual, microprism

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: +2 to -4 diopters

viewfinder information: aperture scale, under and over-exposure warning signal, film run signal

exposure: automatic exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto

backlight control: yes

film speed: auto for 25/40, 40/64, 64/100, 100/160 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

ASA notching: 1-pin

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

filming speed: 18 fps, single frame

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

recording level control: auto and manual

auto gain settings: High (10 mV), Low (3 mV)

microphone input: 200-600 Ohm

earphone ouput: 600 Ohm

cue light: yes

remote control socket: ?

cable release socket: ?

movie light socket: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries for micromotor \ 6 V battery for amplifier and exposure

weight: ?

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon