Mirage 500 XL Sound

marketed in 1978

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Macro Zoom f: 1.2 \ F: 8-40 mm

zooming ratio: 5x

focusing: manual, microprism

macro focusing: from 0.05 m, area 60 x 45 mm

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: 58 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: under-exposure warning, exposure meter, sound level meter, film-end indicator, film movement indicator

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

backlight control button: yes

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

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: 150 degrees

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

recording level control: automatic, Low (max 3 mV) and High (max 10 mV)

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

microphone input: 200 to 600 Ohm

remote control socket: ?

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries only

weight: 1300g

dimensions: 67 x 202 x 232

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon