FILM TESTED Chinon 506 SM XL Super-8 cine camera bronica Feels really great to hold

Feels really great to hold - far better build quality than later (more plastic) cameras

Takes a CR123A lithium battery (supplied)

Auto film wind / rewind

the manual display is replaced with the AE-controlled shutter speed being displayed at the bottom of the viewfinder

The Pentax ME-Super is a great quality camera and an excellent choice for learning about film photography

FILM TESTED Chinon 506 SM XL Super-8 cine camera bronica Feels really great to holdA highly capable camera with some very useful extra features. See the gallery for a (very short !) test film shot with this camera. This cine camera has an impressive list of specs, including: Very wide aperture lens (f 1. 2) great for low lighting conditions 5 x power zoom with variable speed Viewfinder information: f stop, film end signal, shooting signal Macro setting for close ups Microprism focusing screen Exposure lock Backlight correction Slow