Bell and Howell 1239 XL

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Bell and Howell 1239 XL

Lens: 1,2 / 7 - 45 mm

Power / Manual Zoom with 2 Speeds

Dichroid Focusing

Macro focussing

Manual / Auto Exposure

Frame rates: 18, 24, 36 + single frame

Shutter degree: 225

External plus/minus switch for auto correction

Film chamber exposure density trimmer

Fades

6 x AA batteries, no separate battery required for metering

Remote control socket

Microphone socket

Monitor socket

External power socket

Cable release socket

Weight: 1800g ?

Auto Recording Level Control (Hi/Low)

Year: 1979-81

Comments[edit]

This camera only recognises 25D/40T and 100D/160T ASA but has a plus or minus 0.8 stop trimmer inside the film chamber. Adjust to minus 2/3 stop to use Ektachrome 64T. The external plus or minus switch is still usable.

UPDATE: According to page 6 of the original owners manual, it also recognises 250D/400T ASA.

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