Yashica Sound 50XL II AF50 Autofocus

marketed in 1978

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Yashica Zoom Macro f: 1.2 \ F: 8-40 mm

composition: 16 elements in 12 groups

zooming ratio: 5x

focusing: auto and manual, split image (1)

macro focusing: yes

zooming: manual

filter size: 62 mm (screw-in), 65 mm (fit-on)

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture scale, under-exposure warning signal, recording level indicator (green LED), fil run/film end indicator (red LED)

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE

EE lock: yes

film speed: auto for 25/40, 100/160 and 160/250 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

ASA notching: 1-pin

aperture range: f/1.2 to ?

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, switch

ND filter: built-in, switch with 2x and 4x setting

filming speed: 18, 24 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: 216 degrees, XL shutter

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

audio amplifier circuit: 2 ICs, 5 transistors, 2 LEDs

maximum input: 20 mv (normal), 100 (low)

sound recording speed: 7.6 cm/sec

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

sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor

cue light: yes

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: screw type

accessory shoe: yes

film counter: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

camera drive: DC electric micromotor

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

external power jack: 9 V DC

weight: 1850 g

dimensions: 63 x 179 x 228 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Yashica

  • (1) this movie camera has an special attachment for automatic focusing

  • picture: Super8filmaker, 1978