ELMO Super 612R Super Eight Sound Camera

Circa 1972

A high-end and feature-rich camera at the time of its manufacture—suited for advanced amateur, institutional and professional use.

• Lens and Focusing: Elmo Zoom f/1.2, F: 7-42 mm (6x zooming ratio), split image rangefinder, macro focusing, auto and manual zooming with two speeds, 67mm filter size.

• Exposure and Filming: Auto and manual exposure control (TTL EE) with backlight control and exposure compensation, auto film speed setting for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA (daylight/tungsten), built-in 85A CCA filter, variable 220-degree shutter opening angle, auto fade-in/fade-out, automatic lap-dissolve, filming speeds of 6, 18, 24, 54 fps, and single frame.

• Sound and Connectivity: Double-system sound recording on a synchronized tape recorder (like the Elmo DR1 or SR1), sound and remote control sockets, and a built-in pulse generator for flash synchronization (animation illumination).

• Other notable features: Retractable handle, DC micromotor for film drive, powered by 6x AA batteries, built-in interval timer (time lapse—0.6 to 30 seconds), and a film reverse function (double exposure effects).

Includes:

• ELMO wrist strap.
• ELMO 67mm lens hood.

Available Separately:

• SANKYO Power Pack 9-Volt DC (compatible external battery pack).
• CANON Remote Switch (Compatible remote for single frame exposure or camera start/stop operations).
• Custom made NIKON DR-3 Right Angle Viewing Attachment adaptor.
• NIKON DR-3 Right Angle Viewing Attachment.
• Assorted lens filters
• ELMO carrying case.
• Suitable tripods.

(H-13.5cm x W-8cm x D-24cm)