Eumig Sound 23 XL - Live Sound

marketed in 1976

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Eumig Vario f: 1.2 \ F: 7-21 mm

zooming ratio: 3x

focusing: manual, aerial, 1.5 to infinity

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: 46 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: f/stop meter, recording signal (LED)

exposure: automatic and manual exposure control; TTL, CdS cell

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, with filter control switch

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees, eXisying Light system

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out (72 frames)

lap dissolve: yes

filming speed: 18 fps

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

recording level control: auto

sound sockets: Microphone, Earphone

cue light: yes

remote control socket: no

cable release socket: yes

accessory socket: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film counter: yes

power source:  4 x AA batteries only

weight: 1000 g

dimensions: 55 x 145 x 210 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

  • this movie camera is the Chinon 30 R XL Direct Sound, but with a few differences in design