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2026-08-20 - Canon Canosound 312XL-S Movie Camera

 

The Canon Canosound 312XL-S Movie Camera is a compact Super 8 sound movie camera released by Canon in November 1977. It was designed as a cost-reduced, highly portable sister model to the 514XL-S, featuring an external light meter rather than a through-the-lens (TTL) system to lower manufacturing costs. It features a f/1.2 3x zoom lens with macro capabilities, requires 6x AA batteries for operation, and uses standard Super 8 film cartridges.

Key Features:

  • Lens: f1.2 / 8.5–25.5mm zoom lens with Spectra-coating
  • Macro: Close-distance macro shooting at the wide-angle end
  • Film: Accepts both sound and silent Super 8 cartridges.
  • Focusing: Manual (1.2 meters to infinity)
  • Exposure System: Automatic external CdS exposure meter (non-TTL).
  • Frame Rate: Fixed filming speed of 18 frames per second (fps).
  • Viewfinder: Single-lens reflex (SLR)
  • Audio: Single-system magnetic recording on Super 8 sound film cartridges with automatic audio level controls.
  • Low Light: XL stands for existing light. Large 220-degree opening angle, optimized for low-light filming.
  • Power: Requires 6x AA batteries inside a retractable grip (for the motor, meter, and sound)
  • Weight: 1310g

 


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