Sankyo ES-66XL Electronic System

marketed in 1977

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Sankyo Zoom f: 1.2 \ F: 7.5-45 mm

zooming ratio: 6x

focusing: manual, split image, 1.5 m to infinity

macro focusing: 0.05 to 1.5 m

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: +/- 3 diopters

viewfinder information: under and over-exposure marks, film transport indicator

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

aperture range: f/1.2 to f/45

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

ASA notching: 1-pin

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, coupled with movie light socket, with filter switch

filming speed: 18, 24, 36 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees

fading: manual fade-in/fade-out

sound: no

remote control socket: yes (1)

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

accessory shoe: yes

flash synchronization socket: yes

film counter: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

power source: 4 x AA batteries only

weight: 1190 g

dimensions: 74 x 143 x 214 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Sankyo Seiki

  • same as Sankyo ES 44 XL or Sankyo ES 88 XL

  • (1) in this socket also it is possible to connect a self-timer, a universal timer or radio control unit