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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 similar to the Optivarons on the Beaulieu 4008 ZM4 and 5008 models. | + | 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 similar to the Optivarons on the Beaulieu 4008 ZM4 and 5008 models. |
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 22 June 2010
Rollei XL 12 Macro Sound
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
Instruction book available at www.oldtimercameras.co.uk
Comments[edit]
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 similar to the Optivarons on the Beaulieu 4008 ZM4 and 5008 models.
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