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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 shared with the Bauer A12 and some Beaulieu models. The main other features are: | 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 shared with the Bauer A12 and some Beaulieu models. The main other features are: | ||
| − | Production: 1975-1977 | + | Production: 1975-1977 |
Sound and silent super 8 cartridge | Sound and silent super 8 cartridge | ||
Focusing: manual | Focusing: manual | ||
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Rollei XL 12 Macro Sound
Year: 1978
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 shared with the Bauer A12 and some Beaulieu models. The main other features are:
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
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