Rollei SL 83

marketed in 1971

production: 1971-1974

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Neovaron f: 1.8 \ F: 7.5-60 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual,1.5 to infinity

rangefinder: cross hair focus

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: 55 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: +/- 5 diopters

viewfinder information: aperture scale, battery power too low (LED)

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

film speed: auto between 16/25 and 100/160 ASA (daylight/tunsten)

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

filming speed: 18, 24, 54 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

2 cable release sockets: single frame, continuous running

movie light slot: rollei type

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

film drive motor: DC micromotor

battery check button: signal in the viewfinder

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

weight: 1300 g

dimensions: 69 x 184 x 238 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Germany by Bauer

  • same as Rollei SL 84 but with different lens and without lap dissolve and without fading, lap dissolve and sichronized flash