Revue/Chinon Direct Sound 8

marketed in 1974

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.7 \ F: 7.5-60 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, microprism

zooming: auto (with variable speed by rheostat) and manual

filter size: 58 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: +2 to -4 diopters

viewfinder information: f/stop, under and over-exposure warning signal, film transport signal, film-end signal, sound recording signal

exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, CdS photocell

aperture range: f/1.7 to f/22

backlight control button: yes

exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto

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

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

filming speed: 18 fps (sound cartridge), 20 fps (silent cartridge)

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

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

recording level control: auto (High, Low)

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

film counter: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

power source: 6 x AA batteries

external power jack: 9 V DC, for battery-recharger

weight: 2000 g

dimensions: 82.8 x 245 x 233.2 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon

• same as Revue Direct Sound 6, but with different lens