Bolex 580 Sound

marketed in 1977

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Bolex Vario f: 1.7 \ F: 7.5-60 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual

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: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE, CdS photocell

backlight control button: + 1 f/stop

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

ND filter: built-in neutral density filter

shutter opening angle: ?

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

filming speed:

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

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

recording level control: auto gain

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

microphone input: 200-600 Ohm

earphone ouput: 600 Ohm

cue light: yes

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: ?

movie light socket: kodak type

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: 1400

dimensions: 2.6" x 9" x 9.5"

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Austria by Eumig

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