Chinon Pacific 12 SMR Direct Sound

marketed in 1977
production: 1977-1979
sound and silent super 8 cartridge
lens: Chinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 6-72 mm
zooming ratio: 12x
focusing: manual, microprism
macro focusing: yes
zooming: auto with variable speed and manual
filter size: 72 mm
viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece
viewfinder information:?
exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye
film speed: auto for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA only (daylight/tungsten)
backlight control: yes
exposure compensation: +/- correction for auto
CCA filter: built-in 85A fiter
ND filter: built-in, with dial
filming speed: 18, 24 fps, slow motion (36 fps), single frame
interval timer: 1 to 60 second intervals
shutter opening angle: 150 degrees
picture fading: auto fade-in/fade-out
lap dissolve: yes
sound: single-system, magnetic recording on super 8 film
recording level control: auto and manual
recording level meter: yes
sound sockets: Microphone, Monitor
sound fading: yes
microphone bracket socket: yes
remote control socket: yes
movie light socket: screw type
synchronized flash jack: yes
film counter: yes
handle: fixed, chamber for penlight batteries
battery check button: yes
film drive motor: DC micromotor
power source: 6 x AA batteries only
external power jack: 9 V DC
weight: 2450 g
dimensions: 83 x 224 x 248 mm
tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon