Chinon 612 XL Macro

Chinon 612 XL Macro

Year: 1980-83

Lens: Chinon Zoom 1,2 / 7 - 42 mm (equivalent to 43mm - 266mm for 35mm "Full Frame" using crop factor of 6.19)

Macro focusing

Split Image Focusing

Auto / Manual Zoom

Frame rates: 18, 30 + single frame

- Pressing the 30 f/s button during filming increases the frame rate so when played back at the normal 18 f/s frame rate creates a slow-motion effect.

Shutter degree: 220

Auto Exposure

Backlight Control

- Holding the BLC button in then activating the shutter adjusts the exposure so while this camera does not have any exposure compensation, the use of the BLC button can be used to over expose the film

Compatible Films types: Daylight ASA 25 and 100 Artificial Light (Tungsten) ASA 40 and 160

- Has feelers for both the film speed notch and the filter notch found in Super 8 Film Cartridges.

Remote control socket

No sound

Made in Japan

Recently paid in eBay net auction: $66 in 08/1999; EUR 3,58 (+ EUR $,30 shipping) in 11/2005

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Tips and fixes: Chinon 612 XL: Repair