Nizo 156 XL

marketed in 1974

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon f: 1.8 \ F: 7-56 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, split image

macro focusing: no

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: 52 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

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

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

exposure correctio button: + 1 f/stop

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

filming speed: 9, 18, 24, 36 fps, single frame

interval timer: 6 fps, 1 fps, 1 frame every 5 seconds

shutter opening angle: 225 degrees, XL system

exposure times: 1/14 sec at 9 fps, 1/28 sec at 18 fps, 1/38 sec at 24 fps, 1/56 sec at 36 fps

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: yes

movie light socket: no

synchronized flash socket: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries only

weight: 830 g

dimensions: 40 x 170 x 210 mm

tripod socket: 1/4" + 3/8"

made in Germany by Braun Nizo

  • same as Nizo 136 XL and Nizo 148 XL, but with different lens

  • "The shutter has a sector aperture of 225 degrees and provides an exposure of 1/28 second for each frame at a speed of 18 f.p.s. This is 50% more than possible with normal shutters on conventional cameras and means a gain of half a stop." (Braun Nizo Instructions)