marketed in 197?

double super 8 spool, 30 m (2)

lens: interchangeable lenses, C-mount triple turret (3)

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with locable eye-sight adjuster, +/- 2 diopters

viewfinder information: duolight system (1)

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye, CdS photocell

film speed: manual selection between 12 and 400 ASA (4)

filming: forward, reverse

filming speed: 8, 18, 25, 32, 48, 64, 80 fps, single frame

film rewind: automatic by electric motor

shutter opening angle: variable and lockable at 180º, 135º, 90º, 45º and closed

sound: double-system (5)

sync socket: 4-pin (selector for 1/F pulse or pilotone)

frame counter: 0-100 frames

film counter: yes

handle: detachable, chamber for power supply

camera drive: DC magnetic motor

power source: 12 V battery in the handle

power outlet: 12 V DC

weight: 3400 g (body + lens)

dimensions: ?

tripod monut: 1/4"

made in France by Pathé

• Improved version of Pathé DS8 Electronic Duolight. Movie camera with possible techniques: film rewind (double exposure, lap-dissolve) and variable shutter (fade-in/fade-out, backlight).

• (1) Duolight system: 2 red LED in superior part of viewfinder (red LED in the left for over-exposure, red LED in the right for under-exposure).

• (2) It accepts a 120 m film magazine.

• (3) Basic lens: Angénieux 8-64 mm.

• (4) ASA settings: 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400.

• (5) This camera is fully-equiped sync sound camera, with built-in 60 Hz pilotone and 1/F sync switch.

First picture by Igor Calsina, Terrassa (Spain).