Кварц-1x8С-2
(1)Кварц-1x8С-2
(1)marketed since 1974 until 1993
production: 30,1102 u (Кварц 1x8C-2 + Quarz 1x8S-2)
silent super 8 cartridge
film frame: 4.22 x 5.69 mm
lens: Meteor-8M-1 f: 1.8 \ F: 9-38 mm
zooming ratio: 4.2x
focusing: manual, microprism
zooming: manual
filter size: 46 mm
viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: +/- 5 diopters
viewfinder information: f-stop scale at the bottom of the frame
exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye
aperture range: f/1.8 to f/22
CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, with filter selector
film speed: auto for 40/50 ASA (18 DIN)
exposure compensation: +/- 2 f/stops (2)
filming speed: 8 (or 9), 12, 18, 24, 32 fps, single frame (3)
shutter opening angle: <180 degrees
exposure time: 1/16 sec at 8 fps, 1/24 sec at 12 fps, 1/36 sec at 18 fps, 1/48 sec at 24 fps, 1/64 sec at 32 fps 1/20 sec single frame
sound: no
cable release socket: yes
movie light socket: no
handle: detachable
camera drive: spring powered motor (about 33 seconds at 18 fps)
power source: 2 x 1.3V batteries for light meter (PX13 o PX625)
battery check button: no
film counter: yes
weight: 1100 g (2.42 lb)
dimensions: 70 x 105 x 200 mm
tripod socket: 1/4"
made in Russia by KMZ
In USA, this camera was also sold under the 'Kinoflex' label by Pro8mm.
(1) Russian name: Кварц 1x8C-2; exportation name: Quarz 1x8S-2.
(2) This camera uses an adjustable switch for setting the film speed. Film speed settings:
12 ASA (12 DIN) with +2 f/stop
32/25 ASA (15 DIN) with +1 f/stop
50/40 ASA (18 DIN) with 0 f/stop
100 ASA (21 DIN) with -1 f/stop
200 ASA (24 DIN) with -2 f/stop
(3) Some units have the lowest filming speed at 8 fps shooting, others units at 9 fps.