Yashica Sound 20XL

marketed in 1977

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Yashica Zoom f: 1.1 \ F: 9.5-19 mm

composition: 11 elements in 9 groups

zooming ratio: 2x

focusing: fixed

zooming: manual

filter size: screw-in: 49 mm; fit-on: 51 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture scale, under-exposure warning signal, film advance signal, film end signal, sound recording signal

exposure: auto exposure control; not TTL EE, CdS photocell

EE lock: yes

aperture range: f/1.1 to f/32

film speed: ?

aperture range: ?

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter

filming speed: 18 fps

shutter opening angle: 230 degrees

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

amplifier: 2 IC, 7 transistors

recording level control: ALC (automatic level control)

recording levels: Normal (20 mV), Low (80 mV)

sound recording speed: 7.6 cm/sec

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: ?

accessory shoe: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries

film drive motor: DC micromotor

battery check button: yes

power source: 6 x AA batteries \ 1 x 9V battery for amplifier

external power jack: 9 V DC

weight: 1200 g

dimensions: 62 x 198 x 214 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Yashica