Rollei XL 12 Macro Sound

Rollei XL 12 Macro Sound

Production: 1975-1977

Sound and silent super 8 cartridge

Focusing: manual

Visual focussing aid: microprism

Macro focusing: from 0,01 m

Power and manual zooming: 2 speeds

Reflex through the lens viewfinder

Adjustable eyepiece: +2\-4 diopters

Exposure: auto through the lens and manual exposure control

Super 8 cartridge speed sensing: 25/40 and 100/160 ASA only

Aperture range: f/1.4 to f/22

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter with filter in/out switch

Filming speeds: 18, 24, 48 fps, single frame

Shutter opening angle: 200 degrees

Auto fade-in/fade-out

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

Recording level control: auto (High, Low) and manual

Input sockets: Microphone, Earphone, remote control

Instruction book available at www.oldtimercameras.co.uk

Comments
This camera was the last and most expensive Super 8 camera marketed by Rollei and like its sister model the XL 8 the only Super 8 cameras made by Rollei themselves. Also the XL8 and XL 12 were the only Rollei sound cameras. It's a large black heavy camera nicely but not outstandingly well made. It cost about £400 in 1978 in the UK and disappeared from the market in 1979/80. It's best feature is the outstanding Schneider Kreuznach F1.4 6-70mm macro zoom lens similar to the Optivarons on the Beaulieu 4008 ZM4 and 5008 models.