Canon Canosound 312XL-S

marketed in November 1977

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

image size: 4.2 x 5.7 mm

lens: Canon Zoom f : 1.2 \  F: 8.5-25.5 mm

composition: 13 elements in 10 groups

zooming ratio: 3x

focusing: manual, 1.2 m to infinity

rangefinder: aerial

macro shooting: 215 mm from the film plane mark (1)

filter size: 43 mm

zooming: auto (6 sec) and manual

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

viewfinder information: over/under exposure warnings, film transport indicator, battery check/film end precaution lamp, recording level indication and macro indication

exposure control: automatic exposure meter; not TTL, outside metering EE with a CdS exposure meter

metering range: 250 ASA, f/1.2, 18 fps - 25 ASA, f/45, 18fps

film speed: automatic for 25/40, 100/160 and 160/250 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

ASA notching: 2-pin

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, automatically cancelled with loading of a daylight type film cartridge; manual cancellation is possible with the CCA filter switch

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees

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

microphone input: approx 3 kOhm impedance; minimum input sensitivity: -80 dB (0 dB=1 V); 3.5 mm diameter mini jack

auxiliar input: minimum input impedance: approx 100 kOhm; minimum input sensitivity: -20 dB (0 dB=1 V); 3.5 mm diameter mini jack

monitor output: usable earphone impedance: 8 Ohm

audio level control: automatic

tone control: two settings of soft and clear

remote control socket: yes

movie light socket: no

film counter: automatic resetting by unloading of a cartridge

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

film drive motor: DC micromotor

battery check buton: yes

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power jack: 9 V DC

weight: 1310 g

dimensions: 63 x 136 x 195 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Canon