Bolex 563 XL Sound Macro Zoom

marketed in 1978

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Bolex Vario f: 1.7 \ F: 8-48 mm

zooming ratio: 6x

focusing: manual, split image

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto with 2 speeds and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: exposure meter

exposure: manual and automatic exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto

backlight control button: yes

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, coupled with movie light socket

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

lap dissolve: yes

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

interval timer: 1 to 60 second intervals

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

recording level control: auto and manual

remote control socket: 2.5 mm jack

cable release socket: ?

movie light socket: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery checker: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power socket: 9 V DC

weight: 1500 g

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

• Aspheron 4 mm wide angle lens adapter came with the camera

• same as Bolex 583 Sound Macro-Zoom, but with different lens