Elmo Traveler Series Camera - Focus Free

marketed circa 1983

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Elmo Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 10.5-26.5 mm

zooming ratio: 2.52x

focusing: manual or free focus system

rangefinder: ?

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: exposure meter

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, with filter selector

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

filming speed: 18 fps

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

recording level control: automatic

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

film counter: 1-15 m

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power supply: 9 V DC

weight: 1000 g

dimensions: 50 x 130 x 235 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Elmo

• this cine camera was sold matched with the Elmo Traveler Series Projector

• "About $700 buys the Elmo Traveler Series: matched Super 8 sound camera and sound projector. The 2.3-pound auto-exposure camera has f/1.2 10.5-26.5-mm zoom lens. Projector has f/1.4 15-25-mm zoom lens and accepts reels up to 600 ft long. Film loading is automatic" (from Popular Sciencie, March 1984, page 111).