Honeywell Elmo Tri Filmatic (1)

marketed in 1966

double 8 spool \ double super 8 spool \

single 8 cartridge \ silent super 8 cartridge (2)

lens: Elmo Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 9-36 mm

zooming ratio: 4x

focusing: manual, split imge

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto (5 sec) and manual

filter size: 52 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: f/stop

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

film speed: (3)

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter (4)

filming: forward, reverse (5)

filming speed: 18, 24 fps, single frame (6)

sound: no

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

fading: fade-in/fade-out (7)

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: yes

movie light socket: no

film counter: yes

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries \ 1 x PX25, 3.9V button cell for light meter

weight: circa 1300 g

dimensions: ?

chassis: metallic

made in Japan by Elmo

• (1) This camera is the Elmo C300, that was sold in Usa by Honeywell Photographic Products.
• (2) This camera has 3 different magazines that they adjust in the back part, one for each format. The Dual-filmatic only accepts the magazines for single 8 and super 8.
• (3) Double 8 (between 10 and 400 ASA), single 8 (between 16 to 400 ASA), super 8 (between 16 to 100 ASA).
• (4) Automatically positioned when super 8 cartridge type A is loaded.
• (5) Reverse shooting with the magazines for double 8 and single 8 only.
• (6) 18 fps=1/40 seconds, single frame=1/20 seconds.
• (7) With the fader unit.
• They are 2 differents magazines for the double 8 film: one for 25 ft and another for 50 ft. For exposing other half of the film, it is not necessary to remove the film: the 25 ft magazine can be turned.