Yashica Sound 20XL (super8)

Second-hand movie camera in overall good condition. The camera's mechanics have been tested and all seems to be in order. We didn't run any film through it.

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