Sankyo Sound XL-300 Supertronic

marketed in 1977

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

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

zooming ratio: 3x

focusing: manual

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: ?

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

aperture range: ?

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

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

backlight control: yes

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

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

recording level control: auto (High, Normal) and manual

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor, Auxiliary

cue light: yes

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

accessory shoe: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power jack: 9 V DC

weight: 1400 g

dimensions: 75 x 215 x 174 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Sankyo Seiki

  • movie camera presented at Photokina 1976