Elmo Super 106 - Silver

marketed in 1974

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Elmo Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 8-50 mm

zooming ratio: 6x

focusing: manual, 1.5 m to infinity

rangefinder: microprism

zooming: auto (6 sec) and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: +1 to -3 diopters

viewfinder information: f/stop indicator, film-end indicator, battery check indicator

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

film speed: auto between 16/25 and 160/250 ASA (daylight/tungsten) (1)

ASA notching: 5-pin

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

shutter opening angle: 160 degrees

filming speed: 18, 24 fps, single frame

sound: no

remote control socket: no

2 cable release sockets: single frame and continuous running

movie light socket: Elmo type, with CCA filter key

film counter: yes

handle: detachable

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source:  4 x AA batteries (2)

external power outlet: 6 V DC

weight: 1200 g

dimensions: 82 x 110 x 210 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Elmo

  • Elmo Super 106 was sold in Usa under the name Honeywell Elmo Super Filmatic 106
  • there are 2 versions of this camera: one of color silver and another black
  • (1) ASA settings: 16/25, 25/40, 40/64, 64/100, 100/160 and 160/250 ASA (daylight/tungsten)
  • (2) some units of this movie camera need a button cell for light meter, type PX-13 (1.35 V), perhaps were the first series