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== Instructions and Repair == | == Instructions and Repair == | ||
Instruction manual: [http://www.mondofoto.com/manuals/leicina_special.html download from Mondofoto] | Instruction manual: [http://www.mondofoto.com/manuals/leicina_special.html download from Mondofoto] | ||
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== eBay details == | == eBay details == | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 31 October 2010
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| Leicina Special (sold as Leicina Spezial in German-speaking countries) | |
| Specifications | |
| Model | Leicina Special |
| Format(s) | Super8 |
| Manufacturer | Leitz |
| Made in | Germany |
| Produced | 1972-77 |
| Lens(es) | Schneider Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm (62mm front filter thread), Macro Cinegon f1.8/10mm (39mm front filter thread) |
| Zoom | Auto/Manual |
| Macro | Yes |
| Frame rates | 9, 18, 25, 54 + single frame |
| Exposure | Automatic (Leicinamatic module) |
| Focus | Manual |
| Film speeds (ASA/ISO) | please add |
| Shutter degree | please add |
| Sound (striped) | No |
| Sound (two-band) | Yes |
| Sound (optical) | No |
| Weight | please add |
| Dimensions | please add |
| Power supply | please add |
| Original price ($US) | please add |
| Original price (£) | £369 (body only) |
| Original price (DM) | 3,200.00 DM (body + Optivaron lens) |
| Original price (Yen) | please add |
| Recent prices on eBay ($US) | please add |
| Recent prices on eBay (£) | please add |
| Recent prices on eBay (€) | EUR 489.90 (01/2006) EUR 301.00 (06/2006) EUR 352.10 (06/2006) EUR 382.00 (11/2006) |
Contents
Additional specs
- Lenses interchangeable in M-bayonet mount:
- The Optivaron was custom-made for Leitz with extra elements
- The aperture can be fully closed on the Cinegon
- Some cameras run at a measured 48 fps on the 54fps setting
- Time exposure for single frames
- Flash contact
- Fades
- Lap dissolve
(Please upload individual pix to Super8wiki.com and add one to the infobox on the right)
Accessories
- ST-1 Electronic controller:
- Intervalometer, sequence timer, sound synch tone generator, remote battery pack
- Right angle finder
- Shoulder stock
- Microscope attachment
- Endoscope attachment
- Mount adapters for Arriflex, Minolta, M42, Leica R lenses
Instructions and Repair
Instruction manual: download from Mondofoto
Disassembly: Leicina Special: Repair
eBay details
eBay Germany
- EUR 899 (+ EUR 8,00 shipping) in 08/2010 (for a camera plus Optivaron and m42 mount adapter and intervalometer)
- EUR 489.90 (+ EUR 7,00 shipping) in 01/2006 (for a camera plus an Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm motor-zoom lens)
- EUR 301.00 (+ EUR 8,00 shipping) in 06/2006 (for a camera plus an Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm lens without motor-zoom)
- EUR 352.10 (+ EUR 7,00 shipping) in 06/2006 (for a camera plus an Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm motor-zoom lens)
- EUR 382.00 (+ EUR 8,50 shipping) in 11/2006 (for a camera plus an Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm motor-zoom lens)
Comments
Built like a tank and in spite of its rare availability still very popular today, this camera was originally marketed as the documentary and scientific-purpose counterpart to its contemporary movie-effects sibling, the Leicina Super.
There is a rare high speed variant of this camera, the Leitz Leicina Special High Speed (1fps, 90-130fps).
Reviews
This camera takes the sharpest images with the optivaron 66mm and cinegon 10mm i have ever seen with super 8 cameras. Tested and compare it with the canon 1014xls and beaulieu 4008 and 7008, the special of leicina was much better.
You can easely use leica lenses.
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