Beaulieu 4008 ZM 2
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Beaulieu 4008 ZM II
Year: 1971-1977
Lenses (interchangeable): Schneider Kreuznach Optivaron 1,8/6-66 mm (Macro), Angenieux 1,9/8-64 mm (non-Macro) or other via C-Mount.
Auto/Manual Zoom with Variable Speed (Auto zoom depending on lens)
Ground Glass Focussing
Macro focussing (depending on lens)
Manual/Auto Exposure (Auto exposure depending on lens)
Frame rates: 2 - 70 fps (step-less with markings at 2,4,8,18,24 or 25,36,50,70 fps) + single frame
Shutter degree: Variable.
Fades via variable shutter
Lap dissolve (rewind is manual with accessory rewind knob)
Remote control socket (triggers main power only), cable release socket (starts exposure only when main power is on)
Flash contact
Power supply: proprietary accumulator or external supply
Weight: 900 g
No sound
The later version of the model has a declutch button above the frame counter for lap dissolves and superimpositions.
There are rare models with black body and comes with 80fps and an Angenieux f1.2 6-80mm lens. From Bjorn Andersson of Beaulieu Sweden, "This Black 4008ZMII with Angenieux 1,2/6-80 was only produced in a very limited number in 1975, and we called it "S8 10 years jubilee model". Serial no 931500-933000."
Prices on eBay:
- eBay USA
- US$ 330 in 08/1999
- US$ 480 in 08/1999
- US$ 400 in 08/1999
- eBay Germany:
- EUR 116,00 in 10/2005 (+ 7EUR shipping) - was sold as "untested" and needed a new battery-pack
- EUR 112,00 in 01/2006 (+ ??EUR shipping) - for a camera without recharging unit
- EUR 123,00 in 06/2006 (+ EUR 8,00 shipping) - camera needed a new battery-pack
- EUR 251,00 in 06/2006 (+ EUR 9,50 shipping) - camera with bag, some filters, ... - needed a new battery-pack
- EUR 52,90 in 11/2006 (+ EUR 6,90 shipping) - camera with Optivaron 1,8/6-66, bag and a tripod
- EUR 97,00 in 11/2006 (+ EUR 9,00 shipping) - camera with Angenieux 1,9/8-64 - needed a new battery-pack
- EUR 96,00 in 01/2007 (+ EUR 7,00 shipping) - camera with Optivaron 1,8/6-66 - needed a new battery-pack
- EUR 51,50 in 04/2007 (+ EUR 7,00 shipping) - camera with Angenieux 1,9/8-64 - needed a new battery-pack (hence the camera was sold as "untested, most likely not working")
- EUR 100,99 in 04/2007 (+ EUR 7,50 shipping) - camera with Angenieux 1,9/8-64
- EUR 101,00 in 06/2007 (+ EUR 8,00 shipping) - "untested" camera with Angenieux 1,9/8-64 and without working batteries
- EUR 104,01 in 09/2007 (+ EUR 7,00 shipping) - sold as "not working"
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Exposure Times:
- 2fps = 1/7th second
- 4fps = 1/15th second
- 8fps = 1/30th second
- 18fps = 1/65th second
- 24fps = 1/80th second
- 25fps = 1/87th second
- 36fps = 1/130th second
- 50fps = 1/175th second
- 70fps = 1/250th second
Double these again, IF you use the shutter in the Half-Closed position.
DO NOT FORGET: Never use the camera without film at more than 24frames per second or it could damage the camera (motor and speed governor and even the delicate shutter system.
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