marketed in 2005
silent super 8 cartridge
frame size: 4:3 ratio (1)
lens: interchangeable lenses, C-mount
type (2)
rangefinder: ground glass (3)
viewfinder: single-lens reflex
type with adjustable eyepiece (4)
viewfinder information: pointer
needle of the exposure
meter, film-run indicator
exposure: auto, semi-auto and manual
exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell (5)
film speed: manual selection
between 10 and 400 ASA
CCA filter: no
filming speed: 2, 4, 8, 18, 24, 36,
50, 70 fps,
single frame
shutter opening angle: <180 degrees, variable
shutter speed (open - 1/2 closed):
2 fps = 1/7 - 1/14 sec
4 fps = 1/15 - 1/30 sec
8 fps = 1/30 - 1/60 sec
18 fps = 1/65 - 1/130 sec
25 fps = 1/87 - 1/175 sec
36 fps = 1/130 - 1/260 sec
50 fps = 1/175 - 1/350 sec
70 fps = 1/260 - 1/520 sec
fading: manual fade-in/fade-out
sound: no (6)
remote control socket: yes (7)
2 cable release sockets: socket
located inside the trigger (8), socket
located below the film-loading door (9)
movie light socket: no
film counter: 1-15 m, it
automatically resets to zero when the film is unloaded
frame counter: 1-100 frames, it
automatically resets to zero when the film is unloaded
handle: detachable
battery check button: position "test"
in main switch, needle indicator in the viewfinder
film drive motor: DC micromotor
power source: NiCad 2400 milliamp
battery pack, connected to the camera by a cable with DIN jack (10)
weight: circa 800 g (body)
dimensions: 70 x 1115 x 153 mm (body)
tripod socket: 1/4"
remanufactured in Usa by
Pro8mm
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This camera is remanufactured
from any camera of Beaulieu 4008 series.
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Instruction manual
is available in Pro8mm web site,
here.
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(1) Pro8mm Classic
Professional camera is available in 16:9 version.
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(2) Pro8mm provides the
original lenses, but any C-mount lens can be mounted. There are three availabe
lenses: f:1.9 | 8-64 mm (manual zoom, filter size: 49 mm screw-in),
f:1.9 | 8-64 mm (manual zoom, macro, filter size: 49 mm screw-in),
f:1.9 | 8-64 mm (power zoom, power exposure, filter size: 49 mm
screw-in).
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(3)
Retractable ground-glass provides choice of two viewing methods: (a) with
ultra-luminous ground glass, for pin-point focusing and quality pictures, (b)
without ground-glass, for general scenes, when aerial viewing is sufficiently
precise.
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(4)
Mirrored guillotine shutter.
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(5) Auto exposure control
is only possible with the original Beaulieu lenses that were built with
Reglomatic system. If the
lens has not Reglomatic system, semi-automatic exposure only is available.
Reglomatic: "Mounted under the lens, the Reglomatic
system (covered by Beaulieu patents) is a
transistorised
micromotor
geared
to the interchangeable
lens (8 to 64 mm f:1.9
Angenieux Zoom).
The system computes the data
delivered by the reflex
photocell and responds accordingly by actuating the iris
diaphragm ring (a reliable
and precise mechanism which
gives
an image of improved definition).
The response of the
Reglomatic
system
is monitored,
during filming,
by means of a built-in
monitor pointer.
The Reglomatic is the answer for
total
automation.
The system substitutes
accurately
for normal hand control. Just move the camera and
watch
the
diaphram
ring:
you will see it move in response
to changes in light intensity
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quite a fascinating experience
that will not fail to draw appreciative comments by onlookers.
You can,
naturally,
switch to manual control.
You simply
set
the control
switch
to semi.
This
disengages the Reglomatic
system and allows
manual control of the diaphram ring with or without photocell guidance. A trully
all-systems camera,
with
interchangeable
lenses,
plus switchable
and detachable
auto-control,
the
Beaulieu
2008 S
is
a ready performer
under
any
circumstances." (Extracts
from Beaulieu 2008 S brochure).
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(6) Pro8mm Classic
Professional camera is available in crystal sync version. This version has not auto exposure control. It is
only available in semi-automatic mode. The camera has a pointer in the
viewfinder that indicates the correct diaphragm aperture.
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(7)
This socket takes a special electronic remote
control lead plug. This remote control only must be used for any frame rate
above 24 fps.
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(8) For variable speed,used
in conjunction with any standard deep-throated threaded cable release.
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(9) For single frame
shoot, a Beaulieu custom plunger release
is required.
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(10) NiCad 2400 milliamperes
battery pack can run approximattely 50 cartridges on a full charge.