Sankyo EM 30 XL

marketed in 1979

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Sankyo Zoom f: 1.2 \ F: 10-30 mm

zooming ratio: 3x

focusing: manual, aerial, 1.5 m to infinity

macro focusing: 0.05 to 1.5 m

zooming: auto (5 seconds) and manual

filter size: 52 mm screw-in, 54 mm fit-on

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: under-exposure warning signal, film advance indicator (1)

exposure: auto and manual exposure contol; not TTL EE, CdS cell

aperture range: f/1.2 to f/32

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

ASA notching 1-pin

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

filming speed: 18 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

accessory shoe: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 3 x AA batteries only

weight: 600 g

dimensions: 54.4 x 99 x 197.5 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Sankyo Seiki

  • same as Sankyo EM 30, but with XL shutter and manual exposure control

  • (1) aperture indicator window on right lateral