Classic Max8mm

Classic Max8mm (alias "Classic Max" and "Classic Pro Max 8")


 * Years: 2007 - (still in production)


 * Lens: C mount
 * Internal exposure indicator needle
 * Automatic circuitry drive for power zoom/exposure lenses
 * Filming speeds from 2 to 70 fps
 * Internal Exposure ASA 10 to 400
 * Electronic remote control
 * Mechanical frame counter
 * Mirrored guillotine shutter with fade out shutter control
 * Reflex viewfinder with retractable ground glass focusing; 20 times image magnification.
 * Adjustable diopter for human vision correction
 * 7.2/3.6 volt input socket through 3-pin din connector
 * Tripod mount 1/4"
 * Dimensions: 4.5" H x 2.75" W x 6" L
 * Weight: 1.5 lbs
 * Finish: Hammered Silver powder coat
 * Optional Crystal Sync Module: 24 fps or 25 fps sync speed control
 * Differs from the Classic Pro8mm by having a "MAX 8 Frame: 1.58 aspect ratio. Expanded film frame." and a "MAX 8 Viewfinder: 16 x 9 framing lines".

This camera is a remanufactured and modified Beaulieu 4008 ZM 2.

Prices for a new camera: with 16:9 viewfinder, 24 or 25 FPS Crystal Sync module (internally housed), power pouch c-cell battery pack with charger and custom pelican case, 90 days warranty)
 * Pro8mm, USA, March 2008: US$3495.00 (“CLASSIC PRO MAX 8” CAMERA PACKAGE: Pro8mm Classic Pro camera, 8-64mm manual zoom lens, “Max 8” widescreen gate modification
 * Wittner, Germany, March 2008: 2756.20 EUR (“CLASSIC PRO MAX 8” CAMERA PACKAGE without sync-module, 12 months warranty), 3208.40 EUR (“CLASSIC PRO MAX 8 SYNC” CAMERA PACKAGE including internal sync-module, 12 months warranty)

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