FILM TESTED Elmo 612S-XL Super-8 cine camera

The smaller sibling of the Elmo 1012S-XL. This has great low-light capability, and a 6x zoom lens.

See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera (including the fade-out function).

This cine camera has an impressive list of specs, including:

• Very wide aperture lens (f/1.2) - great for low lighting conditions
• 6 x power zoom with variable speed
• Viewfinder information: f/stop, film-end signal, shooting signal
  
• Macro setting for close-ups
• Split-prism for accurate focusing
• Exposure lock
• Fade-out function for smooth transitions
• Manual exposure control
  
• Self-timer (10 and 20 seconds)
• Folding handle
• Standard remote socket
• Takes film speeds: Daylight (ISO 25, 100) and Tungsten (40, 160) 
• Shooting speeds: single-frame, 18, 24 fps + single frames
• Takes 6x AA batteries

Condition

• In overall very good condition with just a few scuffs but nothing major
• All functions working well
• Clean battery compartment